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Arcola

Mississippi · 276 residents (2025 est.) · 0.219 sq mi
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Arcola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,875. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 359 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $87,000. The poverty rate of 43.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
−64%since 2000
from 563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
932 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 2,571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+47%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:276 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1202413624836041990201020202024Arcola
2024204
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,875
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,409 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,508
+113%since 2000
from $6,827 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−18%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+87%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(27)
Black94.8%(534)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(3)
Black98%(200)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score4.8%(10)
Diversity Score
5
−59%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+115%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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
8.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
41.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
70.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 34.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 66.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
43.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 39.0% 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 Arcola, Mississippi?

Arcola, Mississippi has about 204 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcola, Mississippi?

The typical household in Arcola, Mississippi earns about $27,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcola, Mississippi expensive?

In Arcola, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Arcola, Mississippi?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arcola, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcola, Mississippi?

About 43.1% of people in Arcola, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcola, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcola, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 360 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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