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Arlington

Georgia · 1,126 residents (2025 est.) · 3.997 sq mi
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Arlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 588 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $150,500. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,014
−37%since 2000
from 1,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+35%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,126 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9341K1K2K2K1990201020202024Arlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,311 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,414
+129%since 2000
from $11,985 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+14%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+101%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(451)
Black69.9%(1,119)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.5%(858)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(242)
Black69.2%(702)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(47)
Asian1.3%(13)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score57.7%(585)
Diversity Score
58
+8%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Georgia?

Arlington, Georgia has about 1,014 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Georgia?

The typical household in Arlington, Georgia earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Georgia expensive?

In Arlington, Georgia, the median home is worth about $150,500, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Georgia?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Georgia?

About 22.6% of people in Arlington, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 514 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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