Arcadia, FL Demographics

A map of Arcadia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,168	2,356	41.1%	31.8%
White	2,766	2,905	35.9%	39.2%
Black	1,665	1,825	21.6%	24.6%
Multiracial	103	232	1.3%	3.1%
Native American/Other	5	35	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	0	67	0.0%	0.9%

Arcadia, Florida has an estimated population of 7,707, an increase from the 7,420 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.1% Hispanic, 35.9% White, 21.6% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arcadia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arcadia has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arcadia, that probability was 68.4% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arcadia is ranked the 388th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arcadia was ranked the 383rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arcadia's White Population

2,766 residents of Arcadia, or 35.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arcadia is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Arcadia ranks 757th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Arcadia's population has decreased from 39.2% to 35.9%.

Arcadia is less White than neighboring Southeast Arcadia (37.3% White), Gardner (57.5% White), Limestone (72% White), Ona (90.9% White), and Harbour Heights (76.3% White).

Arcadia's Black Population

1,665 residents of Arcadia, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arcadia is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Arcadia ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Black residents' share of Arcadia's population has decreased from 24.6% to 21.6%.

Arcadia is more Black than neighboring Southeast Arcadia (8.1% Black), Gardner (0% Black), Limestone (0% Black), Ona (9.1% Black), and Harbour Heights (11.8% Black).

Arcadia's Asian Population

0 residents of Arcadia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arcadia is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Arcadia ranks 608th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Arcadia's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Arcadia is less Asian than neighboring Southeast Arcadia (0.1% Asian), and Gardner (2.9% Asian).

Arcadia's Hispanic Population

3,168 residents of Arcadia, or 41.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arcadia is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Arcadia ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Arcadia's population has increased from 31.8% to 41.1%.

Arcadia is more Hispanic than neighboring Gardner (39.6% Hispanic), Limestone (16% Hispanic), Ona (0% Hispanic), and Harbour Heights (9.9% Hispanic). Arcadia is less Hispanic than neighboring Southeast Arcadia (51.6% Hispanic).

Arcadia's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Arcadia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arcadia is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Arcadia ranks 749th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arcadia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Arcadia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southeast Arcadia (0% Native American/Other), Gardner (0% Native American/Other), Limestone (0% Native American/Other), Ona (0% Native American/Other), and Harbour Heights (0% Native American/Other).

Arcadia's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Arcadia, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arcadia is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Arcadia ranks 612th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Arcadia's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.3%.

Arcadia is more Multiracial than neighboring Gardner (0% Multiracial), and Ona (0% Multiracial). Arcadia is less Multiracial than neighboring Southeast Arcadia (2.8% Multiracial), Limestone (12% Multiracial), and Harbour Heights (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.