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Arcola

Virginia · 2,412 residents · 2.285 sq mi
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Arcola is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,868. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2019. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $388,700. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,412
+98%since 2019
from 1,216 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
+98%since 2019
from 532 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
−8%since 2019
from 35.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
09652K3K4K201020202024Arcola
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,868
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $105,208 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,801
−11%since 2019
from $45,810 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food10.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $417,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,906
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,648 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2019
from 64.5% in 2019
52.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+3%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2014 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(524)
Black16%(194)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(106)
Asian26.7%(325)
Other5.5%(67)
Diversity Score88.3%(1,074)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(615)
Black16.3%(392)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(228)
Asian42.2%(1,019)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score85.4%(2,059)
Diversity Score
85
−3%since 2019
from 88 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
−2%since 2019
from 36.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
Female
49.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
Foreign born
23.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcola, Virginia?

Arcola, Virginia has about 2,412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcola, Virginia?

The typical household in Arcola, Virginia earns about $94,868 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 $388,700, and the typical rent is about $1,906 a month.

How educated are people in Arcola, Virginia?

About 55.6% 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 0.0% 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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