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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arcola

Texas · 1,048 residents · 2.567 sq mi
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Arcola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,607. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,100. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,048
+56%since 1990
from 672 in 1990
1990 – 2025
408 / sq mi
+56%since 1990
from 262 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.2
+1%since 1990
from 27.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4671K2K2K3K1990201020202024Arcola
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,607
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,969 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,735
+50%since 1990
from $7,803 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.8%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 33.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$450
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
22.0% rent
1.6
−6%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(212)
Black37.1%(249)
Hispanic / Latino50.9%(342)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score92.4%(621)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(125)
Black32.8%(344)
Hispanic / Latino51.9%(544)
Asian2.2%(23)
Diversity Score74.9%(785)
75
−19%since 1990
from 92 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
45.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 43.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 29.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcola, Texas?

Arcola, Texas has about 1,048 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arcola, Texas?

The typical household in Arcola, Texas earns about $31,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcola, Texas expensive?

In Arcola, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,100, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Arcola, Texas?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Arcola, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcola, Texas?

About 26.8% of people in Arcola, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcola, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcola, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 376 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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