Arcola township, Illinois
Arcola township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Arcola township is a geographic entity located in Douglas County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,290. The land area covers 53.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,290 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,125 | ±76 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,198 | ±82 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,125 | ±76 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 73 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $131,600 | ±$16,335 |
| Median Gross Rent | $710 | ±$217 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,942 | ±$4,940 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,110 | ±$2,309 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 283 | ±117 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,562 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.2% | ±4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ARCOLA
GUS Population: 3,267 (2024)
ID: 207884
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: OFFICE MGR
108 E MAIN ST, ARCOLA IL 61910-1414
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GUS Population: 19,824 (2024)
ID: 162130
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 467, TUSCOLA IL 61953-0467
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Arcola | PK-06 | Arcola, IL | |
| Regular School Arcola | 07-12 | Arcola, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Arthur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arthur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Ashmore, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Atwood, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bement, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bement, IL | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | ARTHUR, IL | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-12 | HUMBOLDT, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eastern Illinois University
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College | 16.7 mi away | 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL, 61920 |
2175815000
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ARCOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 407 EAST MAIN STREET, ARCOLA, IL, 61910 |
(217) 268-4477
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Lake Land College
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College | 20.6 mi away | 5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, 61938 |
2172345253
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TUSCOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 112 EAST SALE STREET, TUSCOLA, IL, 61953 |
(217) 253-3812
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ARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 225 SOUTH WALNUT STREET, ARTHUR, IL, 61911 |
(217) 543-2037
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ATWOOD-HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 123 NORTH MAIN STREET, ATWOOD, IL, 61913 |
(217) 578-2727
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CAMARGO TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 14 NORTH MAIN STREET, VILLA GROVE, IL, 61956 |
(217) 832-5211
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CHARLESTON CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 712 SIXTH STREET, CHARLESTON, IL, 61920 |
(217) 345-4913
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MATTOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 1600 CHARLESTON AVENUE, MATTOON, IL, 61938 |
(217) 234-2621
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NEWMAN REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 207 SOUTH COFFIN STREET SUITE D, NEWMAN, IL, 61942 |
(217) 837-2412
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TUSCOLA, IL US, located 6.1 miles from Arcola township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0° | 18.0° | 26.0° | 2.44" | 5.0" |
| February | 38.9° | 21.0° | 30.0° | 2.07" | 4.9" |
| March | 50.3° | 30.6° | 40.5° | 2.87" | 2.2" |
| April | 63.5° | 41.5° | 52.5° | 4.52" | 0.2" |
| May | 73.8° | 53.4° | 63.6° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 62.8° | 72.6° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.9° | 65.4° | 75.1° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 63.0° | 73.5° | 2.97" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.8° | 55.1° | 66.9° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.2° | 43.4° | 54.8° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.2° | 32.4° | 41.8° | 3.37" | 0.9" |
| December | 39.1° | 23.7° | 31.4° | 2.53" | 3.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola city | City | 1.7 mi | — |
| Tuscola city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Humboldt village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Hindsboro village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Camargo village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
| Garrett village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1704101894. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.