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Arlington

Kentucky · 264 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 $21,806. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 131 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,700. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
−33%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
702 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 1,051 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+10%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1522513514515501990201020202024Arlington
2024185
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,806
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,504
Unchangedsince 2000
from $13,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+85%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(215)
Black9.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(23)
Diversity Score42.7%(113)
Diversity Score
43
+221%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
60.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Kentucky?

Arlington, Kentucky has about 264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Arlington, Kentucky earns about $21,806 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 $80,700.

How educated are people in Arlington, Kentucky?

About 10.6% 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 43.6% 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 197 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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