Arcola, Missouri facts for kids
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Arcola, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Arcola, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 144.53/sq mi (55.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65603
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-01720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397980 |
Arcola is a small village located in Dade County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 37 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Arcola's History
Arcola has had its own post office since 1873. This means people could send and receive mail there for a very long time!
The village got its name from a famous battle. This battle, called the Battle of the Bridge of Arcole, happened in Italy.
Where is Arcola?
Arcola is a small place. Its total area is about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Arcola?
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places. This count is called a census. Here's how Arcola's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 80 | — | |
| 1980 | 136 | 70.0% | |
| 1990 | 72 | −47.1% | |
| 2000 | 45 | −37.5% | |
| 2010 | 55 | 22.2% | |
| 2020 | 37 | −32.7% | |
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Arcola's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 55 people lived in Arcola. These people lived in 31 different homes. Most people in Arcola were White. A small number were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Arcola in 2010 was about 63 years old. Many residents were 65 years or older. About half of the people were male and half were female.
See Also
In Spanish: Arcola (Misuri) para niños
