Another community devastated by Hurricane Charley in 2004, Arcadia, Florida is DeSoto County’s county seat and only incorporated community. Its population is slightly over 7,000. Agriculture is the bulwark of the local economy, including citrus, cattle, and watermelon. Arcadia also has experienced a surge in growth as a bedroom community for residents commuting to their work locations in other counties. Snowbirds from the north during the winter provide an added boost the local economy.

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Arcadia School Information

Arcadia Population: 31,964
Arcadia White Population: 23,437
Arcadia Black Population: 4,083
Arcadia Hispanic Population: 7,953
Arcadia Asian Population: 129
Arcadia Hawaiian Population: 13
Arcadia Indian Population: 508
Arcadia Other Population: 3,338
Arcadia Male Population: 17,969
Arcadia Female Population: 13,995

Arcadia Average House Value: $70,000.00
Arcadia Average Household Income: $30,583.00
Arcadia Average Persons Per Household: 2.69

Arcadia Median Age: 36.60
Arcadia Median Age Male: 33.70
Arcadia Median Age Female: 41.10

Arcadia Business Establishments: 403
Arcadia Employees: 3,939
Arcadia Total Annual Payroll: $84,855,000.00