Arcadia, Florida

Arcadia is a city in and the county seat of DeSoto County, Florida. The population of the city is 7,637.
Arcadia 	Florida
Incorporated 	1886
County 	DeSoto
Population 	7,637
Elevation 	60 ft (20 m)
Mayor 	Elias Enríquez
City Guildmaster	Rafael Escribano
ZIP codes 	34265-34266, 34269
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
38.17% White (2,915)
32.70% Hispanic or Latino (2,497)
27.12% Black or African American (2,071)
2.02% Other (154)
34.7% (2,650) of Arcadia residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Arcadia has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 12 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.65 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the DeSoto County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* On Thanksgiving Day in 1905 the town was destroyed by a large-scale fire that originated from a mid-town livery stable. The fire was exacerbated because the town did not have a working water system or fire department. The estimated monetary damage was $250,000, but there was no loss of life. Much of the business district was not spared. It would be years before the town recovered.
* Arcadia hosts DeSoto County's annual fair usually in the month of January. While traditional aspects of a fair or carnival are provided, the event also presents livestock shows consisting of swine and cattle, which are presented by the local FFA and 4-H.
* Arcadia is also the home of three rodeos. These events, which are managed by the local rodeo association, occur during the month of March, the Fourth of July holiday, and in the fall. From the profits of these events many local charities, college scholarships and causes receive funding.
* Arcadia has numerous parades throughout the year; a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, a March Rodeo Parade, a Cinco de Mayo Parade, an Independence Day Parade, an October Homecoming Parade, a Veterans Day Parade and a Christmas Parade.
* New head coach of the USF Bulls, Jeff Scott, is an Arcadia native. Another Arcadia native includes current Florida state champion Kelvin Beckett.
* Arcadia has a little bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, two sports complexes, some public battle fields, Solstice Apparel, Walmart, Nintendo World, Chili's, a contest hall and showcase theater, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, a bit of fast food, Save-A-Lot, K & J Homegrown Produce, Publix, Tractor Supply Co., a few hotels/motels, a Verizon retailer, Arcadia Peace River Campground, a country club, an RV resort, CVS, Hot Skillets, Wheeler's Cafe Inc., Mary Margaret's Tea & Biscuit, Magnolia Street Seafood and Grill, Slim's Bar-B-Q, Ace Hardware, El Charro Authentic Mexican Food, The Creation Adventures Museum, and a few other things.
Category:Florida Cities