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Arcola, MS


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Arcola, Mississippi

Arcola, Mississippi, in Washington county, is 78 miles NW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 138 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 563.

The People and Families of Arcola

In Arcola, about 24% of adults are married. Arcola has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the town. Unmarried people abound in Arcola.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arcola had a median family income of $18,594.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Arcola.

Arcola Housing

Arcola has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Arcola the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Arcola, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.

High Points

Arcola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyArcola Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Arcola Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Arcola, MS

Comparing Arcola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity51
Senior Citizens22
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home710
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone54
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