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Arcola, TX
City in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Population
1,911
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
744
ZIP codes
0
Arcola and its ZIP codes
Arcola at a glance
- Arcola is about 6.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,086, 4% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,600 (15% below Texas) and median rent is $1,130 a month.
Local data for Arcola, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arcola, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,086
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$1,130/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
26.8
Average commute
35.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,207), German Americans (39), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fort Bend County. PPP loans are for Arcola.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,472
260,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,721
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.9B
FY 2026, $5,927 per person
How people get to work
Arcola, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arcola, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39,537
15.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 43°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arcola, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.0%
U.S. 11.1% +12.9 pts
Cities near Arcola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SiennaCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 12.6 |
| FresnoCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Missouri CityCity | 4.1 mi | 29 |
| Iowa ColonyVillage | 4.2 mi | 11.1 |
| Sandy PointCity | 6.3 mi | 1.7 |
| ManvelCity | 6.5 mi | 27.3 |
| Fifth StreetCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| ThompsonsTown | 9.8 mi | 4.9 |
| StaffordCity | 10 mi | 7 |
| RosharonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| AlvinCity | 11 mi | 22.9 |
| Sugar LandCity | 11 mi | 40.5 |
| Brookside VillageCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| PearlandCity | 12 mi | 48.7 |
| Meadows PlaceCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BonneyVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arcola, TX in?
- Arcola is in Fort Bend County, Texas.
- What is the population of Arcola, TX?
- About 1,911 people live in Arcola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arcola?
- Nearby places include Sienna (2 mi), Fresno (2.9 mi), Missouri City (4.1 mi), Iowa Colony (4.2 mi), Sandy Point (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023