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Arcola

Virginia · 3,509 residents · 2.285 sq mi
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Arcola is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,116. Population has grown 23% since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $637,800. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,509
+23%since 2023
from 2,858 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,536 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 1,251 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.1
−9%since 2023
from 32.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
09652K3K4K201020202024Arcola
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$129,116
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $133,992 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2014 – 2024
$45,564
−10%since 2023
from $50,784 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.332
+10%since 2023
from 0.302 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$637,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $602,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,577
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,508 in 2023
US average: $1,442
60.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
39.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
23.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
60.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.9
+10%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2014 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(729)
Black9.9%(284)
Hispanic / Latino19%(544)
Asian39.7%(1,136)
Other5.8%(165)
Diversity Score90.9%(2,599)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(599)
Black17.2%(605)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(531)
Asian37.5%(1,315)
Other13.1%(459)
Diversity Score95.1%(3,337)
95
+5%since 2023
from 91 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
22.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
−15%since 2023
from 29.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
45.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
40.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
70.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
49.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
39.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
31.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
14.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcola, Virginia?

Arcola, Virginia has about 3,509 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcola, Virginia?

The typical household in Arcola, Virginia earns about $129,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcola, Virginia expensive?

In Arcola, Virginia, the median home is worth about $637,800, and the typical rent is about $2,577 a month.

How educated are people in Arcola, Virginia?

About 60.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arcola, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcola, Virginia?

About 7.1% of people in Arcola, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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