Arcola
City in Douglas County, Illinois
Arcola is a city in Douglas County, Illinois, with 2,927 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Humboldt, 5.5 miles S.
- 2,927residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 1,447 / sq mipopulation density
- 61910ZIP code
About Arcola
Arcola is a city in Douglas County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,915 at the 2024 census. The city was founded in 1855, when the Illinois Central Railroad was built through the county. The railroad itself was responsible for surveying, platting and founding the town.
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Living in Arcola
- Median household income
- $89,827
- Median home value
- $124,100
- Median rent
- $803/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Arcola had 2,927 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,927 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,447 per sq mi (559 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arcola at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,927 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6836° N, 88.3009° W |
| ZIP code | 61910 |
| Official website | arcola-il.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1701881 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arcola
- Humboldt5.5 mi S
- Tuscola7.9 mi N
- Hindsboro8.8 mi E
- Arthur9.2 mi W
- Garrett10.2 mi NW
- Camargo10.7 mi NE
- Atwood11.7 mi NW
- Villa Grove14.6 mi NE
- Mattoon14.6 mi S
- Oakland14.6 mi E
- Charleston15.2 mi SE
- Allenville15.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Arcola
What county is Arcola in?
Arcola is in Douglas County, Illinois.
What is the population of Arcola, IL?
2,927 people lived in Arcola at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arcola, IL?
The ZIP code of Arcola is 61910.
What is the elevation of Arcola?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arcola?
Humboldt (5.5 mi), Tuscola (7.9 mi), Hindsboro (8.8 mi), Arthur (9.2 mi), Garrett (10.2 mi).
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