Arcola, TX Demographics

A map of Arcola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,316	1,359	68.9%	66.8%
Black	403	457	21.1%	22.5%
White	189	154	9.9%	7.6%
Multiracial	3	35	0.2%	1.7%
Asian	0	25	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Arcola, Texas has an estimated population of 1,911, a decrease from the 2,034 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.9% Hispanic, 21.1% Black, 9.9% White, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 49.7% in 2020 and 47.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arcola is ranked the 757th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 702nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arcola's White Population

189 residents of Arcola, or 9.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arcola is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Arcola ranks 1551st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's White population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. White residents' share of Arcola's population has increased from 7.6% to 9.9%.

Arcola is more White than neighboring Fresno (6.2% White). Arcola is less White than neighboring Sienna (59.1% White), Iowa Colony (24.9% White), Missouri City (18.1% White), and Sandy Point (47% White).

Arcola's Black Population

403 residents of Arcola, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arcola is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Arcola ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Black residents' share of Arcola's population has decreased from 22.5% to 21.1%.

Arcola is more Black than neighboring Sienna (12.6% Black). Arcola is less Black than neighboring Fresno (52.1% Black), Iowa Colony (45.3% Black), Missouri City (38.3% Black), and Sandy Point (27.3% Black).

Arcola's Asian Population

0 residents of Arcola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arcola is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Arcola ranks 387th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Arcola's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Arcola is less Asian than neighboring Fresno (2.4% Asian), Sienna (10.7% Asian), Iowa Colony (3.7% Asian), and Missouri City (18.8% Asian).

Arcola's Hispanic Population

1,316 residents of Arcola, or 68.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arcola is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Arcola ranks 470th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Arcola's population has increased from 66.8% to 68.9%.

Arcola is more Hispanic than neighboring Fresno (34.8% Hispanic), Sienna (11.9% Hispanic), Iowa Colony (20.2% Hispanic), Missouri City (20.8% Hispanic), and Sandy Point (25.1% Hispanic).

Arcola's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Arcola, or 0.0% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Arcola ranks 1441st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arcola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Arcola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fresno (0.8% Native American/Other), Sienna (0.3% Native American/Other), and Missouri City (0.3% Native American/Other).

Arcola's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Arcola, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arcola is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Arcola ranks 1295th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcola's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 91.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Arcola's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.2%.

Arcola is less Multiracial than neighboring Fresno (3.7% Multiracial), Sienna (5.4% Multiracial), Iowa Colony (5.8% Multiracial), Missouri City (3.8% Multiracial), and Sandy Point (0.5% 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.