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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.
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.
In 2000, Arcola had a median family income of $18,594.
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Arcola.
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.
In Arcola, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.
Comparing Arcola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
Ratings range from
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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