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Arbela

Missouri · 23 residents (2025 est.) · 0.09 sq mi
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Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 54.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22
−45%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+56%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10203040501990201020202024Arbela
202422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,723
+22%since 2000
from $12,853 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.5%
+49.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+20%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction40%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services40%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration40%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
40.0%
−54.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
65.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
40.0%
−52.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 33.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.4%
+36.4 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arbela, Missouri?

Arbela, Missouri has about 22 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Arbela, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Arbela, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arbela, Missouri?

About 54.5% of people in Arbela, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arbela, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Arbela, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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