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Arlington

Kentucky · 256 residents (2025 est.) · 0.376 sq mi
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Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 210 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $50,000. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
−53%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
492 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 1,051 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
+16%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:256 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1522513514515501990201020202024Arlington
2024185
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,040
+99%since 2000
from $13,561 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+25%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance18%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(372)
Black4.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(148)
Black10.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(10)
Diversity Score43.1%(80)
Diversity Score
43
+224%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 50.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Kentucky?

Arlington, Kentucky has about 185 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Arlington, Kentucky expensive?

In Arlington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $50,000.

How educated are people in Arlington, Kentucky?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Kentucky?

About 27.0% of people in Arlington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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