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Arcola

Missouri · 37 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 $38,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 8 residents. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−18%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
−3%since 2000
from 56.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
254667871081990201020202024Arcola
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,558
+11%since 2000
from $13,123 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(1)
Diversity Score10.1%(4)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+99%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.0%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.8%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcola, Missouri?

Arcola, Missouri has about 37 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcola, Missouri?

The typical household in Arcola, Missouri earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Arcola, Missouri?

About 21.7% 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 15.4% 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 41 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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