Population 19,422 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arcadia
Household size in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.35 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, Arcadia sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Sarasota area, where it has 2.35 people. Household size has dropped from 2.94 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Arcadia is 44.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Locally, though, the population here is younger than in the wider Sarasota area, where the median age is 52.0. 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 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Arcadia (16.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend. Arcadia has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Arcadia own their homes; 30.2% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a bigger share here than in the wider Sarasota area (24.4%). Among homeowners, 58.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, 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 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Arcadia: 19.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Arcadia is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the wider Sarasota area, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $685 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $697 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $909 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$224 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Arcadia costs $909 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $224 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 26 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Arcadia: 12.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.8% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.8% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.2% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Arcadia never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 16 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Arcadia runs well above the national rate: 10.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only nine of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.59 | 44.1 | 16.6% | 30.2% | 19.0% | 1985 | $909 | 12.9% | 74.2% | 10.2% |
| Southeast Arcadia | 2.71 | 40.4 | 12.9% | 33.1% | 13.2% | 1988 | $960 | 8.0% | 65.4% | 10.0% |
| Lake Suzy | 1.84 | 66.2 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 39.0% | 1996 | $930 | 13.7% | 74.0% | 4.0% |
| Cubitis | 2.59 | 47.1 | 5.8% | 30.3% | 22.5% | 1996 | $1,014 | 17.0% | 82.7% | 7.8% |
| Nocatee | 2.83 | 39.5 | 8.1% | 25.6% | 13.6% | 1992 | $632 | 11.0% | 71.4% | 3.5% |
| Pine Level | 2.76 | 44.7 | 10.2% | 37.6% | 7.9% | 1987 | $930 | 2.8% | 75.9% | 16.6% |
| Brownville | 2.57 | 46.7 | 4.7% | 30.4% | 26.3% | 1999 | $1,037 | 20.2% | 84.0% | 5.2% |
| Hull | 2.84 | 40.3 | 7.1% | 21.9% | 12.7% | 1993 | $607 | 11.2% | 76.9% | 4.0% |
| Fort Ogden | 3.00 | 41.8 | 8.2% | 18.9% | 18.3% | 1986 | $676 | 13.3% | 63.2% | 3.9% |
| Joshua | 3.58 | 43.6 | 6.5% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 1986 | $1,079 | 6.5% | 69.6% | 14.7% |
| Platt | 2.34 | 61.5 | 1.6% | 4.6% | 22.2% | 1999 | $657 | 13.0% | 94.6% | 2.5% |
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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