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Arcola, MS
Town in Washington County, Mississippi.
Population
204
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
930
ZIP codes
0
Arcola and its ZIP codes
Arcola at a glance
- Arcola is about 15 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Arcola, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Arcola.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,627
14,534 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,860
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $7,433 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Arcola, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,236
6.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arcola, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Arcola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HollandaleCity | 7.1 mi | 2.2 |
| LelandCity | 9.1 mi | 3.6 |
| StonevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| ElizabethCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenvilleCity | 12 mi | 26.9 |
| MetcalfeTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Panther BurnCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Delta CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| IsolaTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Nitta YumaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| InvernessTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| IndianolaCity | 18 mi | 8.6 |
| Glen AllanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| WintervilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| GraceCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| AnguillaTown | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arcola, MS in?
- Arcola is in Washington County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Arcola, MS?
- About 204 people live in Arcola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arcola?
- Nearby places include Hollandale (7.1 mi), Leland (9.1 mi), Stoneville (11 mi), Elizabeth (11 mi), Greenville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023