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Arcadia, FL
City in DeSoto County, Florida.
Population
7,707
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,731
ZIP codes
0
Arcadia and its ZIP codes
Arcadia at a glance
- Arcadia is about 4.1 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,677, 47% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,700 (51% below Florida) and median rent is $956 a month.
Local data for Arcadia, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arcadia, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,677
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$177,700
Median rent
$956/mo
Homeownership
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,043), German Americans (437), Irish Americans (435).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeSoto County. PPP loans are for Arcadia.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,877
9,848 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,938
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$224M
FY 2026, $6,598 per person
How people get to work
Arcadia, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.9%
- Carpooled33.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arcadia, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
199
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
434
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 47°F
53.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arcadia, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.7%
U.S. 11.1% +15.6 pts
Cities near Arcadia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| GardnerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.7 |
| LimestoneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 23.8 |
| OnaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 26.7 |
| Harbour HeightsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Zolfo SpringsTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| ClevelandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.3 |
| North PortCity | 21 mi | 99.4 |
| Charlotte HarborCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| SolanaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Port CharlotteCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 28.5 |
| WauchulaCity | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| Charlotte ParkCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1 |
| Fort Green SpringsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 10.4 |
| Punta GordaCity | 26 mi | 15.4 |
| Old MiakkaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arcadia, FL in?
- Arcadia is in DeSoto County, Florida.
- What is the population of Arcadia, FL?
- About 7,707 people live in Arcadia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arcadia?
- Nearby places include Southeast Arcadia (2.2 mi), Gardner (10 mi), Limestone (11 mi), Ona (18 mi), Harbour Heights (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023