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Arlington

Kentucky · 324 residents · 0.376 sq mi
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Arlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,411. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,300. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
−18%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
862 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,051 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−11%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1522513514515501990201020202024Arlington
2024185
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,411
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,241
−17%since 2000
from $13,561 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade33.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(294)
Black4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.8%(58)
Diversity Score
18
+34%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
19.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.8%
−56.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
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: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Kentucky?

Arlington, Kentucky has about 324 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Arlington, Kentucky earns about $17,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Kentucky expensive?

In Arlington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $39,300, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Kentucky?

About 5.9% 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 33.6% 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 137 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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