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Arlington

Illinois · 193 residents · 0.395 sq mi
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Arlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% 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 $73,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
193
−9%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
489 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+14%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1491731972212451990201020202024Arlington
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,087
+65%since 2000
from $12,148 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(15)
Diversity Score
8
−54%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Illinois?

Arlington, Illinois has about 193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Illinois?

The typical household in Arlington, Illinois earns about $56,250 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 $73,300, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Illinois?

About 14.0% 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 11.0% of people in Arlington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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