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Arlington

Georgia · 1,479 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 $20,024. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,300. The poverty rate of 41.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,479
−8%since 2000
from 1,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+7%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9341K1K2K2K1990201020202024Arlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,024
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,311 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,861
−9%since 2000
from $11,985 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$390
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+68%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(321)
Black76.1%(1,125)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.8%(677)
Diversity Score
46
−14%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
60.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Georgia?

Arlington, Georgia has about 1,479 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Georgia?

The typical household in Arlington, Georgia earns about $20,024 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Georgia?

About 8.1% 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 41.3% 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 49 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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