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Arlington

Georgia · 1,209 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 $34,048. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 393 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,100. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,209
−25%since 2000
from 1,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+31%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9341K1K2K2K1990201020202024Arlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,048
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,311 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,531
+30%since 2000
from $11,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(214)
Black79.7%(964)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40%(484)
Diversity Score
40
−25%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Georgia?

Arlington, Georgia has about 1,209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Georgia?

The typical household in Arlington, Georgia earns about $34,048 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Georgia?

About 16.3% 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 38.4% 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 319 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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