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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arlington

Georgia · 1,602 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 $22,311. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,700. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,602
+5%since 1990
from 1,528 in 1990
1990 – 2025
401 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 382 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+1%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9341K1K2K2K1990201020202024Arlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,311
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,112 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,985
+74%since 1990
from $6,904 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$265
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $168 in 1990
US average: $602
71.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
29.0% rent
1.6
−9%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(481)
Black67.7%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.6%(9)
Diversity Score55.4%(847)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(451)
Black69.9%(1,119)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score53.5%(858)
54
−3%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.7%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+28%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,602 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Georgia?

The typical household in Arlington, Georgia earns about $22,311 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 $34,700, and the typical rent is about $265 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Georgia?

About 8.3% 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 34.4% of people in Arlington, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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