City · Texas
Arcola, Texas
Arcola, city, in Fort Bend County, Texas. Arcola had 2,499 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 21.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,034 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,911 (±609). GEOID 4803708.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,499
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,034 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,911 ±609
Median household income
$75,086
±$20,646 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$242,600
±$56,288 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,130
±$99 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Arcola and what county is it in?
Arcola is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 792 residents per square mile in 2020.
Arcola is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Arcola, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,499 people lived in Arcola on July 1, 2025, up 21.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,034 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,911 (±609).
| Measure | Arcola | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,911 ±609 | 893,767 | no clear change |
| Households | 622 ±150 | 292,713 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.07 ±0.47 | 3.03 | −1.44 |
| Housing units | 739 ±168 | 305,633 | no clear change |
Arcola's population since 2000
From 1,048 in 2000 to 2,499 in 2025: up 138.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Arcola as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Arcola?
The median resident of Arcola is 26.8 years old; 33.4% are under 18 and 7.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 68.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.1%. 19.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Arcola | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.8 ±2.8 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 33.4% ±7.5 pts | 26.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.8% ±3.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±5.4 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 68.9% ±9.6 pts | 24.7% | −13.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±6.4 pts | 28.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.1% ±8.5 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 21.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.9% ±9.7 pts | 30.5% | −14.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.6% ±12.1 pts | 41.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±5.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±5.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.1% ±7.1 pts | 11.7% | −11.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.5% ±7.2 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.3% ±5.6 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±3.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2% ±5.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±2.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Arcola earn?
Half of Arcola's 622 households earn less than $75,086 a year (±$20,646), against $114,041 in Fort Bend County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $67,380 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arcola | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,086 ±$20,646 | $114,041 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,993 ±$10,414 | $145,123 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,735 ±$4,073 | $47,992 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±6.5 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.1% ±12.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7% ±7.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±4.6 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9% ±6.7 pts | 95.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Arcola?
Owners occupy 60.1% of Arcola's occupied homes and renters 39.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $242,600 by its owner (±$56,288). The median renter pays $1,130 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Arcola | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $242,600 ±$56,288 | $374,500 | +$85,810 |
| Median gross rent | $1,130 ±$99 | $1,807 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 4.3% ±7.0 pts | 43.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,940 ±$397 | $2,665 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.1% ±10.2 pts | 77.0% | −18.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.9% ±10.2 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 739 ±168 | 305,633 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.8% ±12.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.8% ±10.1 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.4% ±10.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 30.0% ±11.5 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Arcola building?
Builders took permits for 95 new housing units in Arcola in 2025 (95 in single-family houses), 38.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Arcola work and get to work?
78.5% of Arcola's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 35.0 minutes.
| Measure | Arcola | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.5% ±7.5 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.2% ±7.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5% ±8.9 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.5% ±7.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±4.4 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.0 min ±4.5 | 32.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Arcola?
No census tract lies mostly in Arcola; 5 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6745.06Fort Bend County | 8,013 | $101,127 |
| Tract 6745.08Fort Bend County | 5,369 | $93,550 |
| Tract 6708.02Fort Bend County | 5,193 | $77,660 |
| Tract 6708.01Fort Bend County | 3,799 | $82,685 |
| Tract 6745.05Fort Bend County | 9,362 | $156,307 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Arcola) · Census block assignment files
How does Arcola compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Arcola is the 6,906th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 542nd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Arcola ranks 360th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 542nd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 119th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 646th | 979 |
| Median household income | 360th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 673rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 367th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 425th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 437th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 702nd | 877 |
| Median age | 934th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 763rd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 110th | 976 |
Arcola's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Arcola with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Arcola?
19 of the 57 figures for Arcola on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Arcola are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Arcola.