Southeast Arcadia, FL Demographics

A map of Southeast Arcadia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,902	3,706	51.6%	58.8%
White	2,819	2,045	37.3%	32.5%
Black	615	347	8.1%	5.5%
Multiracial	208	124	2.8%	2.0%
Asian	11	43	0.1%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	34	0.0%	0.5%

Southeast Arcadia, Florida has an estimated population of 7,555, a large increase from the 6,299 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.6% Hispanic, 37.3% White, 8.1% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southeast Arcadia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southeast Arcadia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Southeast Arcadia, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southeast Arcadia is ranked the 395th 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). Southeast Arcadia was ranked the 424th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southeast Arcadia's White Population

2,819 residents of Southeast Arcadia, or 37.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southeast Arcadia is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Southeast Arcadia ranks 794th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southeast Arcadia's White population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. White residents' share of Southeast Arcadia's population has increased from 32.5% to 37.3%.

Southeast Arcadia is more White than neighboring Arcadia (35.9% White). Southeast Arcadia is less White than neighboring Gardner (57.5% White), Limestone (72% White), Harbour Heights (76.3% White), and Cleveland (86.4% White).

Southeast Arcadia's Black Population

615 residents of Southeast Arcadia, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southeast Arcadia is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Southeast Arcadia ranks 476th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southeast Arcadia's Black population has grown by an estimated 77.2%. Black residents' share of Southeast Arcadia's population has increased from 5.5% to 8.1%.

Southeast Arcadia is more Black than neighboring Gardner (0% Black), Limestone (0% Black), and Cleveland (0% Black). Southeast Arcadia is less Black than neighboring Arcadia (21.6% Black), and Harbour Heights (11.8% Black).

Southeast Arcadia's Asian Population

11 residents of Southeast Arcadia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southeast Arcadia is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Southeast Arcadia ranks 696th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southeast Arcadia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Asian residents' share of Southeast Arcadia's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Southeast Arcadia is more Asian than neighboring Arcadia (0% Asian), Limestone (0% Asian), and Harbour Heights (0% Asian). Southeast Arcadia is less Asian than neighboring Gardner (2.9% Asian), and Cleveland (0.6% Asian).

Southeast Arcadia's Hispanic Population

3,902 residents of Southeast Arcadia, or 51.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southeast Arcadia is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Southeast Arcadia ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southeast Arcadia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Southeast Arcadia's population has decreased from 58.8% to 51.6%.

Southeast Arcadia is more Hispanic than neighboring Arcadia (41.1% Hispanic), Gardner (39.6% Hispanic), Limestone (16% Hispanic), Harbour Heights (9.9% Hispanic), and Cleveland (4.5% Hispanic).

Southeast Arcadia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Southeast Arcadia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southeast Arcadia is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Southeast Arcadia ranks 687th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southeast Arcadia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southeast Arcadia's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Southeast Arcadia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arcadia (0.1% Native American/Other).

Southeast Arcadia's Multiracial Population

208 residents of Southeast Arcadia, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southeast Arcadia is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Southeast Arcadia ranks 810th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southeast Arcadia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Southeast Arcadia's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.8%.

Southeast Arcadia is more Multiracial than neighboring Arcadia (1.3% Multiracial), Gardner (0% Multiracial), and Harbour Heights (2% Multiracial). Southeast Arcadia is less Multiracial than neighboring Limestone (12% Multiracial), and Cleveland (8.5% 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.