Arcadia, Florida
Arcadia: city in Florida
About
Arcadia is a city located in the county of DeSoto in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,637 and a population density of 682 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,442 inhabitants.
The city was created 140 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Arcadia
| Population | 8,442 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | DeSoto County |
| Phone Area Codes | 863 |
| Area | 11.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27.2159,-81.8584 |
| Altitude | 59 feet / 18 meters |
| Capital city | Arcadia is capital of DeSoto County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1886 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 19:19:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 34266 |
| Density | 753 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Arcadia is located at 27°12'57"N 81°51'30"W (27.2158800, -81.8584200).
Arcadia map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 5 to 12 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Arcadia increased by 9.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,637 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,624 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,649 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,613 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,706 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,786 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,918 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,121 | 2.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,186 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,314 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,442 | 1.52% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Arcadia
1Morgan Park
1100 W Hickory St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States View details
Phone: +18639934854 | Website available
2The Creation Adventures Museum
1220 W Imogene St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States View details
Phone: +18634949558 | Website available
3Kayak Eco Tours
9700 SW Riverview Cir, Arcadia, FL 34269, United States View details
Phone: +18138574634 | Website available
4Joshua Citrus Inc
4135 SE, Co Rd 760, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States View details
Phone: +18007498219 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Arcadia
1Arcadia City Administrator
23 N Polk Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266 View details
Phone: +18634944114 | Website available
2Vocational Rehabilitation
1733 E Oak St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States View details
Phone: +18639934655 | Website available
3Desoto County Department of Health
519 W Hickory St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States View details
Phone: +18639934601 | Website available
People born in Arcadia (9)
People born in Arcadia, including United States Army general and United States Marine Jay Garner, football player and coach Brad Scott, Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Chesterfield Smith, .
More notable people
- Eric Eisnaugle (Florida State Representative) he was born in 06/02/1977
- Perry McGriff (All-American college baseball player, college football player, Florida state representative) he was born in 29/06/1937
- Ernie Clark (American football player) he was born in 11/08/1937
- Jeff Scott (American football player) he was born in 28/12/1980
- Cassandra Quave (American ethnobotanist, herbarium curator) she was born in 02/06/1978
- Kermit Smith (American baseball player and coach)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Arcadia, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132976 | Charlotte Technical College | Port Charlotte (FL) | 33948-3399 |
| 491747 | UR Beauty & Barber Academy | Sebring (FL) | 33870-2128 |
| 137315 | South Florida State College | Avon Park (FL) | 33825-9356 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Arcadia, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCH | Port Charlotte, Florida | 909 King Highway | BUS |
| SBG | Sebring | 601 East Center St | RAIL |
| FTM | Fort Myers, Florida | 6050 Plaza Drive | BUS |
| BDT | Bradenton, Florida | 1115 Manatee Avenue West | BUS |
| SRA | Sarasota, Florida | 1993 Main Street | BUS |
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- Arcadia, Louisiana town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States with a population of 2,648 people.
- Arcadia, Wisconsin civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,849 people.
- Arcadia, Indiana human settlement in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 1,648 people.
- Arcadia, Michigan unincorporated community in Manistee County, Michigan with a population of 635 people.
- Arcadia, Ohio village with a population of 587 people.
- Arcadia, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 552 people.
- Arcadia, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 531 people.
- Arcadia, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 309 people.
- Arcadia, Nebraska human settlement in Valley County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 300 people.
- Arcadia, Oklahoma human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 277 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Arcadia distances to largest Florida cities