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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arco

Idaho · 1,026 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Arco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,993. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,600. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,026
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,027 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.2
+9%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6187659131K1K1990201020202024Arco
2024850
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.4%(76)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.3%(85)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(79)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.9%(71)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.4%(45)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.5%(108)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4411.9%(122)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.7%(141)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.1%(124)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.8%(101)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.6%(47)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.6%(27)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,993
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,744
+41%since 1990
from $10,453 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.6%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$336
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
32.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(982)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(64)
Asian0.2%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(963)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(37)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.5%(55)
Cuban0.2%(2)
Ancestry
English12%(102)
German11.6%(99)
American10.5%(89)
Scottish5.1%(43)
Irish4.9%(42)
Danish3.4%(29)
Welsh3.4%(29)
Norwegian1.9%(16)
French1.3%(11)
Russian1.1%(9)
Swedish0.9%(8)
Swiss0.9%(8)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.6%(5)
Italian0.5%(4)
Portuguese0.5%(4)
Finnish0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−31%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.9%(76)
Married62.3%(238)
Widowed3.4%(13)
Divorced14.4%(55)
Women 15+
Never married12.4%(53)
Married51.9%(221)
Widowed14.6%(62)
Divorced21.1%(90)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arco, Idaho?

Arco, Idaho has about 1,026 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arco, Idaho?

The typical household in Arco, Idaho earns about $27,993 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arco, Idaho expensive?

In Arco, Idaho, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Arco, Idaho?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arco, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arco, Idaho?

About 22.6% of people in Arco, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arco, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Arco, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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