Southeast Arcadia, Florida facts for kids
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Southeast Arcadia, Florida
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Location in DeSoto County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | DeSoto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.24 sq mi (18.75 km2) |
| • Land | 7.24 sq mi (18.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,299 |
| • Density | 870.15/sq mi (335.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34266
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| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-67355 |
Southeast Arcadia is a special kind of community in DeSoto County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 6,299 people lived in Southeast Arcadia. This area is also part of the larger Arcadia, FL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes nearby communities.
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Where is Southeast Arcadia Located?
Southeast Arcadia is found in the sunny state of Florida. Its exact location is 27°11′56″N 81°51′7″W / 27.19889°N 81.85194°W. This means it's at 27.198854 degrees North latitude and 81.851908 degrees West longitude.
The community covers a total area of about 7.3 square miles (18.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Southeast Arcadia has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 4,145 | — | |
| 2000 | 6,064 | 46.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,554 | 8.1% | |
| 2020 | 6,299 | −3.9% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 6,064 people living in Southeast Arcadia. These people lived in 1,897 homes, and 1,295 of these were families. The area had about 830 people per square mile (320 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in 2000 were White (73.24%), with smaller groups of African American (4.16%) and Native American (2.49%) residents. About 18.09% of the population identified as being from other races. A large part of the population, 45.73%, was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (30.4%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (49.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.16 people.
The population was quite mixed in age. About 25.3% were under 18 years old, and 13.4% were 65 years or older. The average age was 30 years old.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $28,409 per year. For families, the average income was $30,053. About 20.3% of families and 33.8% of all people lived below the poverty line.
Population in 2010
By 2010, the population of Southeast Arcadia had grown to 6,554 people. The community continued to be very diverse.
The largest group was Mexican (52.3%), followed by non-Hispanic white people (37.2%). Other groups included African American (4.9%), Native American (0.6%), and various Asian groups. About 3.4% of the population identified as being from two or more races.
See also
In Spanish: Southeast Arcadia para niños
