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The current estimated population of Arcadia, California, is 57,939, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has seen steady growth due to its suburban proximity to Los Angeles and reputation as an affluent community.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1903
  • County Affiliated: Los Angeles County
  • Land Area: 11.1 square miles
  • Population Density: 5,220 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 626
  • Zip Codes: 91006, 91007

Geography and Location

Arcadia, California, is a suburban city located in Los Angeles County, about 13 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Arcadia is known for its well-maintained neighborhoods, excellent schools, and the popular Santa Anita Park racetrack. The city is home to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, which offers scenic gardens and walking paths. Arcadia’s location along Interstate 210 and U.S. Route 66 makes it a convenient suburban community for those commuting to downtown Los Angeles or other parts of Southern California. The city’s proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains provides residents with access to outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and picnicking. Arcadia’s blend of suburban charm, natural beauty, and access to urban amenities has made it a desirable place to live in the greater Los Angeles area.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.5 years
Median household income: $56,100
Median house value: $393,700

Population by Race

Races in Arcadia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (40.1%)
  • Chinese (34.0%)
  • Hispanic (10.6%)
  • Other race (4.2%)
  • Two or more races (3.4%)
  • Korean (3.2%)
  • Other Asian (2.9%)
  • Japanese (2.1%)
  • Filipino (1.3%)
  • Asian Indian (1.3%)
  • Black (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (8.7%), English (8.1%), Irish (6.3%), Italian (5.1%), French (2.0%), United States (2.0%).

Elevation: 485 feet

Land area: 11.0 square miles

Map of Arcadia, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arcadia

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 44.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arcadia city

  • Never married: 26.0%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

43.5% Foreign born (36.2% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +4,546 (+9.4%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Arcadia:

  • METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN CA (300 W HUNTINGTON DR)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Arcadia:

  • MONROVIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; MONROVIA, CA)
  • COLUMBIA LAS ENCINAS HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; PASADENA, CA)
  • CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; DUARTE, CA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arcadia:

  • BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA (about 23 miles; BURBANK, CA; Abbreviation: BUR)
  • LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ (about 24 miles; LONG BEACH, CA; Abbreviation: LGB)
  • LOS ALAMITOS AAF (about 25 miles; LOS ALAMITOS, CA; Abbreviation: SLI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arcadia:

  • EL MONTE (about 4 miles; EL MONTE, CA; Abbreviation: EMT)
  • FULLERTON MUNI (about 19 miles; FULLERTON, CA; Abbreviation: FUL)
  • BRACKETT FIELD (about 19 miles; LA VERNE, CA; Abbreviation: POC)

Amtrak stations near Arcadia:

  • 8 miles: PASADENA (150 S. ROBLES AVE.) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: LOS ANGELES (800 N. ALAMEDA ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 16 miles: GLENDALE (400 W. CERRITOS AVE.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Arcadia:

  • DOOTSON SCHOOL OF TRUCKING (Location: 11625 CLARK ST; Private, for-profit)
  • STUDIO OF CREATIVE MAKEUP ART-SPECIAL EFFECTS (Location: 34-A East Live Oak; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arcadia:

  • PASADENA CITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; PASADENA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 11,867)
  • RIO HONDO COLLEGE (about 9 miles; WHITTIER, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,996)
  • WHITTIER COLLEGE (about 9 miles; WHITTIER, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,224)
  • AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (about 10 miles; AZUSA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,285)
  • EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE (about 10 miles; MONTEREY PARK, CA; Full-time enrollment: 12,670)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LOS ANGELES (about 11 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Full-time enrollment: 14,556)
  • CITRUS COLLEGE (about 13 miles; GLENDORA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 6,830)

Schools

Public high school in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA HIGH (Students: 3,565; Location: 180 CAMPUS DR.; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Arcadia:

  • RIO HORDO PREPARTORY SCHOOL (Students: 181; Location: 5150 FARNA AVE; Grades: 6 – 12)
  • FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL (Students: 22; Location: 556 LAS TUNAS DRIVE BLDG 107; Grades: 7 – 12)
  • ARROYO PACIFIC ACADEMY (Students: 8; Location: 100 E LIVE OAK AVE; Grades: 7 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Arcadia:

  • RIO HONDO ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,025; Location: 11425 WILDFLOWER ROAD; Grades: KG – 08)
  • FOOTHILLS MIDDLE (Students: 854; Location: 171 E. SYCAMORE AVE.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • DANA (RICHARD HENRY) MIDDLE (Students: 820; Location: 1401 S. FIRST AVE.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • FIRST AVENUE MIDDLE (Students: 782; Location: 301 S. FIRST AVE.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY (Students: 735; Location: 10 VIRGINIA DR.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • HOLLY AVENUE ELEMENTARY (Students: 700; Location: 360 W. DUARTE ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • CAMINO GROVE ELEMENTARY (Students: 695; Location: 700 CAMINO GROVE AVE.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BALDWIN STOCKER ELEMENTARY (Students: 631; Location: 422 W. LEMON AVE.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • HUGO REID ELEMENTARY (Students: 592; Location: 1000 HUGO REID DR.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • LONGLEY WAY ELEMENTARY (Students: 544; Location: 2601 LONGLEY WAY; Grades: KG – 05)

Biggest private primary/middle schools in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA CHRISTIAN (Students: 472; Location: 1900 S SANTA ANITA AVE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • BARNHART SCHOOL (Students: 360; Location: 226 W COLORADO BOULEVARD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • HOLY ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 313; Location: 360 CAMPUS DR; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ANNUNCIATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 288; Location: 1307 EAST LONGDEN; Grades: KG – 8)
  • PEARL PREPARATORY (Students: 116; Location: KINGS ROW/POB 662080; Grades: 1 – 5)
  • ARCADIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 70; Location: 1406 S SANTA ANITA AVE; Grades: UG – UG)
  • WONDER YEARS MONTESSORI (Students: 56; Location: 141 W LAS TUNAS DR; Grades: PK – KG)
  • SERENDIPITY SCHOOL (Students: 53; Location: 120 S THIRD AVE; Grades: PK – KG)
  • SERENDIPITY EARLY CARE AND EDU (Students: 48; Location: 530 LAS TUNAS DR; Grades: PK – KG)
  • WONDER WORLD PRESCHOOL (Students: 39; Location: 2607 S SANTA ANITA AVE; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,358,744; Location: 20 W. DUARTE ROAD; 145,672 books; 3,061 audio materials; 3,100 video materials; 272 serial subscriptions)

 

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