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Arcola, Mississippi Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arcola is 340, with a gender distribution of 47% male and 53% female. The population has seen some decline over the years, reflective of trends in rural Mississippi towns.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 1900s
  • County: Washington County
  • Land area: 0.3 square miles
  • Population density: 1,133 people per square mile
  • Area code: 662
  • Zip code: 38722

Geography and Location

Arcola is a small town located in Washington County, in the Mississippi Delta region, about 10 miles northeast of Greenville. The town is situated in one of the most fertile agricultural regions in the United States, with the Mississippi River nearby, contributing to the area’s productivity. Arcola has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, soybeans, and corn being the primary crops. Arcola’s rural setting offers a peaceful environment, with close-knit community ties and a strong agricultural heritage. Despite its small size, the town’s location in the heart of the Delta connects it to the region’s rich history and culture, including the nearby Blues Trail, which celebrates Mississippi’s contributions to American music.

Demographics

Median resident age: 27.6 years
Median household income: $18,409
Median house value: $32,000

Population by Race

Races in Arcola:

  • Black (95.0%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (4.8%)

Ancestries: Subsaharan African (1.6%).

Elevation: 121 feet

Land area: 0.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arcola

  • High school or higher: 54.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 14.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arcola town

  • Never married: 48.0%
  • Now married: 24.8%
  • Separated: 7.2%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+3.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arcola:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arcola:

  • MID DELTA RGNL (about 16 miles; GREENVILLE, MS; Abbreviation: GLH)
  • JACKSON INTERNATIONAL (about 88 miles; JACKSON, MS; Abbreviation: JAN)
  • MONROE REGIONAL (about 96 miles; MONROE, LA; Abbreviation: MLU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arcola:

  • HOLLANDALE MUNI (about 9 miles; HOLLANDALE, MS; Abbreviation: 14M)
  • INDIANOLA MUNI (about 21 miles; INDIANOLA, MS; Abbreviation: IDL)
  • BELZONI MUNI (about 28 miles; BELZONI, MS; Abbreviation: 1M2)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arcola:

  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,486)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,297)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 69 miles; Monticello, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,048)
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; GOODMAN, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,485)
  • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 74 miles; CLINTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,904)
  • HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 78 miles; RAYMOND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 10,057)

Private high school in Arcola:

  • DEER CREEK SCHOOL (Students: 242; Location: PO BOX 376 300 DEER CREEK CIRC; Grades: KG – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Arcola:

  • CHAMBERS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 151; Location: 1000 GUM STREET; Grades: 07 – 08)

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