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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arcola

Missouri · 45 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Arcola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,938. Population has fallen 42% since 1990, a loss of 33 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,300. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 58% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45
−42%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2025
176 / sq mi
−42%since 1990
from 305 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
56.3
−10%since 1990
from 62.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
254667871081990201020202024Arcola
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,938
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,123
+59%since 1990
from $8,267 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.0%
+14.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
−9.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
21.7% rent
2.7
+16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+21.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−73%since 1990
from 37.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcola, Missouri?

Arcola, Missouri has about 45 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arcola, Missouri?

The typical household in Arcola, Missouri earns about $15,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcola, Missouri expensive?

In Arcola, Missouri, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Arcola, Missouri?

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

What is the poverty rate in Arcola, Missouri?

About 34.0% of people in Arcola, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcola, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcola, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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