Population 64,372 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arcadia
Household size in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Arcadia is a place of big households: 2.91 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.96, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Arcadia skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Arcadia than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. Compared with other California cities, Arcadia has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arcadia
Renters in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.9% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.3% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Arcadia rent their homes (40.3%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider Los Angeles area (51.6%). Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Arcadia is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area overall (6.7%). Vacancy has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Arcadia is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,422 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,500 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,944 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,299 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$877 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Arcadia pays $2,299 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $877 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arcadia
Bachelor's degrees in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.1% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Arcadia: 54.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Arcadia is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Arcadia is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Los Angeles area (6.7%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arcadia compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 2.91 | 44.7 | 8.8% | 40.3% | 9.1% | 1968 | $2,299 | 54.6% | 91.1% | 5.5% |
| Temple City | 3.09 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 1962 | $2,373 | 41.9% | 85.7% | 6.5% |
| East Pasadena | 2.65 | 44.6 | 7.1% | 27.7% | 11.9% | 1951 | $2,180 | 58.6% | 89.7% | 4.3% |
| Monrovia | 2.72 | 39.7 | 13.6% | 51.9% | 6.0% | 1961 | $2,172 | 42.5% | 88.5% | 4.9% |
| Sierra Madre | 2.40 | 45.7 | 10.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% | 1960 | $2,333 | 64.4% | 97.2% | 2.2% |
| San Gabriel | 3.03 | 43.9 | 11.8% | 48.4% | 8.9% | 1960 | $2,133 | 38.9% | 82.9% | 6.2% |
| Duarte | 3.30 | 42.7 | 10.2% | 38.1% | 4.6% | 1966 | $2,352 | 32.0% | 82.8% | 6.0% |
| El Monte | 3.54 | 39.0 | 18.1% | 53.4% | 4.6% | 1968 | $1,871 | 18.2% | 67.9% | 5.9% |
| Bradbury | 2.18 | 56.6 | 4.9% | 39.0% | 12.3% | 1966 | $3,273 | 59.4% | 94.3% | 6.8% |
| San Marino | 3.08 | 46.7 | 7.8% | 19.6% | 13.7% | 1947 | $3,424 | 83.5% | 97.3% | 5.9% |
| Kinneloa Mesa | 2.80 | 49.2 | 1.7% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 1964 | $3,190 | 71.9% | 98.7% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arcadia. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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