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Arco

Idaho · 879 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 $21,667. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,300. The poverty rate of 39.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
879
−14%since 2000
from 1,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6187659131K1K1990201020202024Arco
2024850
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,667
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,993 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,436
+134%since 2000
from $14,744 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+131%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(963)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(784)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(49)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(131)
Diversity Score
15
+48%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arco, Idaho?

Arco, Idaho has about 879 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arco, Idaho?

The typical household in Arco, Idaho earns about $21,667 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Arco, Idaho?

About 14.2% 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 39.9% 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 148 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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