Arcadia, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Arcadia, California is 55,550 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 166th-largest city in California. The median household income is $116,142, the median home value is $1,336,500, and the median age is 43.2.
The population has declined 3.3% since 2010 (56,322 → 54,472).
55,550
Population
5084
People / sq mi
$116,142
Median Income
$1,336,500
Median Home Value
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Arcadia covers 10.9 sq mi of land at 5084 people per square mile.
About Arcadia, CA
In Arcadia, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,336,500. Arcadia is a city in California with a population of 55,550.
Households take in a median $116,142, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,336,500, with typical rent around $2,118.
College attainment is above the local norm at 57.8%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 21.2%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Arcadia — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Arcadia city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Arcadia city had a population of 56,322 in 2010 and 54,472 in 2024, a -3.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 58,385 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -0.23%.
54,472
Population (2024)
56,322
Population (2010)
58,385
Peak (2018)
-0.23%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 56,322 |
| 2011 | 56,594 |
| 2012 | 56,801 |
| 2013 | 57,215 |
| 2014 | 57,513 |
| 2015 | 57,835 |
| 2016 | 58,238 |
| 2017 | 58,374 |
| 2018 | 58,385 |
| 2019 | 57,939 |
| 2020 | 56,513 |
| 2021 | 55,468 |
| 2022 | 54,921 |
| 2023 | 54,559 |
| 2024 | 54,472 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$116,142
Median Household Income
$57,951
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,336,500
Median Home Value
$2,118
Median Rent
58.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.2%
High School+
57.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
63.8%
Public Transit
21.2%
Work From Home
30.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
9.4%
Foreign Born
42.1%
Non-English at Home
3.4%
Veterans
10.7%
With Disability
96.1%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.8% |
| Information | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Retail Trade | 5.2% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arcadia, California has a population of 55,550 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 166th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Arcadia, California is $116,142, with 5.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Arcadia, California is $1,336,500, with median monthly rent at $2,118 and a homeownership rate of 58.5%.
The median age in Arcadia, California is 43.2 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The population has declined 3.3% since 2010 (56,322 → 54,472).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.