Arco is a city located in Butte County Idaho. Arco has a 2024 population of 946. It is also the county seat of Butte County. Arco is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 7.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 882 in 2020.
The average household income in Arco is $67,359 with a poverty rate of 35.86%. The median age in Arco is 37.1 years: 41.6 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arco was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 729 | 86.58% |
| Two or more races | 105 | 12.47% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.95% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 321 | 2.55 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 162 | 1.07 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Married | 111 | 3.87 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 37 | 4.35 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Male | 11 | 4.82 | 100 | 0 |
3.99
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 5.02% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 28.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 12.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.32% |
| High School Graduate | 164 | 31.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 4.25% |
| Some College | 80 | 15.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 379 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 66 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 66 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 18.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $11,641 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $48,250 | $19,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,071 | $0 | $43,571 |
| Overall | $29,375 | $43,365 | $19,286 |
| Some College | $33,250 | $43,611 | $0 |
$29,375
Average Earnings
$43,365
Average Male
$19,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.39% of Arco residents speak only English, while 7.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 657 | 211 | 32.12% |
| Multiple | 104 | 53 | 50.96% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 29 | 29.9% |
35.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.25%
Male Poverty Rate
43.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arco is Multiple, with 50.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arco is Hispanic, with 29.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 63.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.91% |
| High School | 16% |
| Some College | 14.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 23.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,250 | $103,450 |
| Households | $31,023 | $67,359 |
| Married Families | $64,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,508 | $30,186 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 9.41% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.95%
Born in Arco
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.34% of Arco residents were born in the United States, with 50.95% having been born in Idaho. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,026 | 16 | 1.58% |
| 2028 | 1,010 | 16 | 1.61% |
| 2027 | 994 | 16 | 1.64% |
| 2026 | 978 | 16 | 1.66% |
| 2025 | 962 | 16 | 1.69% |
| 2024 | 946 | 16 | 1.72% |
| 2023 | 930 | 13 | 1.42% |
| 2022 | 917 | 9 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 908 | 26 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 882 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 886 | 9 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 877 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 875 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 875 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 873 | -29 | -3.22% |
| 2014 | 902 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 905 | -33 | -3.52% |
| 2012 | 938 | -25 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 963 | -27 | -2.73% |
| 2010 | 990 | 0 | 0% |