Arcadia, CA Demographics

A map of Arcadia's Population by Race

Arcadia, California had a population of 56,681 in 2020. It was 17.6% White, 1.5% Black, 64.6% Asian, 13.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Arcadia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Arcadia is the 165th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Arcadia's White Population

9,968 residents of Arcadia identify as White, or 17.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Arcadia less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Arcadia is ranked #1323 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more White than neighboring Temple City (13.4% White). Arcadia is less White than neighboring Mayflower Village (27.2% White), North El Monte (21.3% White), Sierra Madre (62.5% White), and East Pasadena (24.9% White).

Arcadia's Black Population

868 residents of Arcadia identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arcadia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Arcadia is ranked #538 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more Black than neighboring Mayflower Village (1.2% Black), Sierra Madre (1.4% Black), and Temple City (0.7% Black). Arcadia is less Black than neighboring North El Monte (1.7% Black), and East Pasadena (2.6% Black).

Arcadia's Asian Population

36,608 residents of Arcadia identify as Asian, or 64.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arcadia considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Arcadia is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more Asian than neighboring Mayflower Village (39.4% Asian), North El Monte (45.5% Asian), Sierra Madre (12.5% Asian), Temple City (63.5% Asian), and East Pasadena (32% Asian).

Arcadia's Hispanic Population

7,401 residents of Arcadia identify as Hispanic, or 13.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arcadia considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Arcadia is ranked #1108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayflower Village (27.9% Hispanic), North El Monte (28.9% Hispanic), Sierra Madre (17.1% Hispanic), Temple City (19.5% Hispanic), and East Pasadena (36.1% Hispanic).

Arcadia's Native American/Other Population

332 residents of Arcadia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Arcadia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Arcadia is ranked #1334 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more Native American/Other than neighboring North El Monte (0.4% Native American/Other). Arcadia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sierra Madre (0.9% Native American/Other), and East Pasadena (0.9% Native American/Other).

Arcadia's Multiracial Population

1,504 residents of Arcadia identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arcadia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Arcadia is ranked #1217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more Multiracial than neighboring North El Monte (2.1% Multiracial), and Temple City (2.2% Multiracial). Arcadia is less Multiracial than neighboring Mayflower Village (3.8% Multiracial), Sierra Madre (5.7% Multiracial), and East Pasadena (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.