Population 7,539 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Southeast Arcadia
Household size in Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.78 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Southeast Arcadia average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Florida overall, where it has 2.63 people. Household size has dropped from 3.49 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 Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.6 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in Southeast Arcadia is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Florida overall, where the median age is 43.5. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.3, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Southeast Arcadia (12.9%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 11.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Southeast Arcadia
Renters in Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.8% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Southeast Arcadia is about as common as it is nationally: 33.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. About two-thirds of owners (65.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 11.2 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 Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.7 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Southeast Arcadia: 13.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 13.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 |
Southeast Arcadia has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, 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 Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $704 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $648 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $666 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $960 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$256 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Southeast Arcadia runs $960 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $256 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only 37 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 Southeast Arcadia
Bachelor's degrees in Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Southeast Arcadia: 8.0% 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 risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only two 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 Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 59.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 65.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a third of adults in Southeast Arcadia never finished high school, well above the national share: only 65.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.7 points, in line with the national trend. Only three 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 Southeast Arcadia
| Period | Southeast Arcadia | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Southeast Arcadia: 10.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only ten 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).
Southeast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Arcadia | 2.71 | 40.4 | 12.9% | 33.1% | 13.2% | 1988 | $960 | 8.0% | 65.4% | 10.0% |
| Arcadia | 2.59 | 44.1 | 16.6% | 30.2% | 19.0% | 1985 | $909 | 12.9% | 74.2% | 10.2% |
| 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 Southeast 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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