Arcola, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 201, Arcola's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Arcola is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 201. It ranks as the 719th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arcola is 27.0 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arcola is $71,528. This is about the same as the state median of $71,957. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $115,300. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Arcola is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Arcola has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.6% of all residents.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Arcola, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.