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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Arlington

Georgia · 1,528 residents · 3.997 sq mi
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Arlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,112. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,100. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,528
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
382 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 31.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9341K1K2K2K1990201020202024Arlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,112
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,311 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,904
−42%vs 2000
vs $11,985 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$168
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $265 in 2000
US average: $450
64.5%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
35.5% rent
1.7
+10%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(481)
Black67.7%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score55.4%(847)
55
+4%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
49.6%
−14.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−22%vs 2000
vs 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Arlington, Georgia?

Arlington, Georgia has about 1,528 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Georgia?

The typical household in Arlington, Georgia earns about $14,112 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 $24,100, and the typical rent is about $168 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Georgia?

About 7.1% 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 34.0% of people in Arlington, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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