Demographics & People — Arcola, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,867 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
| Median Age | 36.4 |
| Total Households | 944 |
| Family Households | 717 |
| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5158 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,804 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,312 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,293 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,220 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,161 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 653 |
| German | 442 |
| English | 208 |
| Scottish | 122 |
| Irish | 119 |
| American | 99 |
| Italian | 41 |
Language
| English Only | 1,576 |
| Spanish | 1,016 |
| Population 5+ | 2,670 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
| Population 18+ | 1,969 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Arcola, Illinois.