Arcadia City, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 6604 people, 2289 households, and 1533 families residing in the city. The population density was 1635.6 people per square mile (631.51/kmē), it is the 447th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Florida. There were 2604 housing units at an average density of 644.6 per square mile (248.88/kmē). The average household size was 2.75 persons, and the average family size was 3.22 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 29.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 19% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males. The median age was 32.4 years, The median age of males was 29.7 years, for females the median age was 35.2 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 4102 White, 1855 Black or African American, 25 American Indian, 54 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 93 from two or more races and 474 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25025, making it the 100th poorest city by median household income among the Florida. The median income for a family in the city was $29593, it is the 133rd lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Florida. The per capita income for the city was $11893, it is Florida's 99th poorest city by per capita income. The median income was $15947, Median income for males is $16464, compared with $15266 for females.
In 2000, 1700 pupils and students, of which 46.24% are male and 53.76% are female, 25.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.53% nursery or pri school, 6.59% kindergarten, 59.71% elementary school, 18.65% high school and 10.53% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6604 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6621 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6625 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6665 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6706 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6825 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6948 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6873 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6858 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6842 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6771 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 42 | 35 | 77 |
| Kindergarten | 46 | 66 | 112 |
| Elementary school | 497 | 518 | 1015 |
| High school | 129 | 188 | 317 |
| College or graduate school | 72 | 107 | 179 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia city, Florida | $25025 | $29593 | $11893 |
| DeSoto County, Florida | $30714 | $34726 | $14000 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |