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Arcola

Texas · 2,034 residents · 2.567 sq mi
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Arcola has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,707. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,000. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,034
+94%since 2000
from 1,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.9
+6%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4671K2K2K3K1990201020202024Arcola
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,707
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,491
+58%since 2000
from $11,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+28%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(125)
Black32.8%(344)
Hispanic / Latino51.9%(544)
Asian2.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.9%(785)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(154)
Black22.5%(457)
Hispanic / Latino66.8%(1,359)
Asian1.2%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.7%(1,214)
Diversity Score
60
−20%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
29.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcola, Texas?

Arcola, Texas has about 2,034 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcola, Texas?

The typical household in Arcola, Texas earns about $60,707 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 $123,000, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Arcola, Texas?

About 7.7% 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 22.3% 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 1,362 residents, a change of about 203 percent over that period.

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