Arcola, IL Demographics

A map of Arcola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,530	1,778	52.9%	60.7%
Hispanic	1,280	1,055	44.3%	36.0%
Black	37	9	1.3%	0.3%
Native American/Other	21	18	0.7%	0.6%
Multiracial	15	39	0.5%	1.3%
Asian	9	28	0.3%	1.0%

Arcola, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,892, a slight decrease from the 2,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 44.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.5% Multiracial, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arcola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arcola has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arcola, that probability was 50.1% in 2020 and 52.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arcola is ranked the 435th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arcola was ranked the 434th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arcola's White Population

1,530 residents of Arcola, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arcola is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Arcola ranks 1300th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's White population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Arcola's population has decreased from 60.7% to 52.9%.

Arcola is less White than neighboring Humboldt (91.8% White), Tuscola (92.4% White), Hindsboro (85.6% White), Garrett (76.1% White), and Arthur (84.9% White).

Arcola's Black Population

37 residents of Arcola, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arcola is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Arcola ranks 973rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Black population has grown by an estimated 311.1%. Black residents' share of Arcola's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.3%.

Arcola is more Black than neighboring Humboldt (0.6% Black), Hindsboro (0% Black), Garrett (0% Black), and Arthur (0.2% Black). Arcola is less Black than neighboring Tuscola (4% Black).

Arcola's Asian Population

9 residents of Arcola, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arcola is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Arcola ranks 395th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.9%. Asian residents' share of Arcola's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Arcola is more Asian than neighboring Hindsboro (0% Asian), Garrett (0% Asian), and Arthur (0% Asian). Arcola is less Asian than neighboring Humboldt (0.9% Asian), and Tuscola (0.7% Asian).

Arcola's Hispanic Population

1,280 residents of Arcola, or 44.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arcola is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Arcola ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Arcola's population has increased from 36.0% to 44.3%.

Arcola is more Hispanic than neighboring Humboldt (4% Hispanic), Tuscola (0.1% Hispanic), Hindsboro (10.3% Hispanic), Garrett (22.7% Hispanic), and Arthur (8% Hispanic).

Arcola's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Arcola, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arcola is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Arcola ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arcola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Arcola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Humboldt (0% Native American/Other), and Tuscola (0% Native American/Other). Arcola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hindsboro (1.4% Native American/Other), Garrett (1.1% Native American/Other), and Arthur (2.3% Native American/Other).

Arcola's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Arcola, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arcola is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Arcola ranks 1376th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Arcola's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Arcola is more Multiracial than neighboring Garrett (0% Multiracial). Arcola is less Multiracial than neighboring Humboldt (2.7% Multiracial), Tuscola (2.7% Multiracial), Hindsboro (2.7% Multiracial), and Arthur (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.