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Arlington

Iowa · 490 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Arlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,357. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $33,100. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

490
+10%since 1990
from 447 in 1990
1990 – 2025
489 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 446 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+15%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4054474885295711990201020202024Arlington
2024427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,357
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,643
+63%since 1990
from $9,003 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
21.7% rent
1.1
−16%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(439)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(29)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(487)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
1
−92%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−29%since 1990
from 25.8 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, Iowa?

Arlington, Iowa has about 490 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Iowa?

The typical household in Arlington, Iowa earns about $30,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Iowa expensive?

In Arlington, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,100, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Iowa?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Iowa?

About 14.9% of people in Arlington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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