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Arcola

Missouri · 55 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 $16,635. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,300. With a median age of 63.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
+22%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
215 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
63.2
+12%since 2000
from 56.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
254667871081990201020202024Arcola
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,635
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,498
+10%since 2000
from $13,123 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−46.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−4%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcola, Missouri?

Arcola, Missouri has about 55 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcola, Missouri?

The typical household in Arcola, Missouri earns about $16,635 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.

How educated are people in Arcola, Missouri?

About 5.6% 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 14.0% 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 23 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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