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Arco

Minnesota · 87 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Arco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,558. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−13%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+13%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5672891051221990201020202024Arco
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,558
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,270
+87%since 2000
from $13,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade48.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
14.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(3)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+277%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arco, Minnesota?

Arco, Minnesota has about 87 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arco, Minnesota?

The typical household in Arco, Minnesota earns about $53,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Arco, Minnesota?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arco, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arco, Minnesota?

About 11.6% of people in Arco, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arco, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Arco, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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