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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Arlington

Illinois · 201 residents · 0.395 sq mi
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Arlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

201
−5%vs 2000
vs 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
509 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1491731972212451990201020202024Arlington
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,250
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,292 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,086
−25%vs 2000
vs $12,148 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.9%
+9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$367
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $725 in 2000
US average: $450
85.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
15.0% rent
1.8
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(13)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.0%
−18.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Arlington, Illinois?

Arlington, Illinois has about 201 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Illinois?

The typical household in Arlington, Illinois earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Illinois expensive?

In Arlington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $29,000, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Illinois?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Illinois?

About 22.9% of people in Arlington, Illinois 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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