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Arlington

Nebraska · 1,329 residents (2025 est.) · 0.598 sq mi
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Arlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,034. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,467
+23%since 2000
from 1,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,453 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 2,507 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,329 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Arlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(71)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(111)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.8%(158)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(98)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.6%(112)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.4%(138)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.5%(272)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(157)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.2%(120)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(142)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.8%(56)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(32)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,034
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,889
+110%since 2000
from $19,453 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+15%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(171)
Asian1.8%(26)
Other2.7%(40)
Diversity Score
35
+208%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.5%(80)
Ancestry
German42.7%(626)
Irish12.5%(183)
English6.6%(97)
French5.9%(86)
Swedish5.2%(77)
Norwegian3.8%(56)
Polish2.3%(34)
Czech2.2%(33)
American2%(30)
Danish1.9%(28)
Italian1.8%(27)
Dutch1.8%(26)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.2%(18)
Swiss0.4%(6)
Greek0.3%(4)
Welsh0.3%(4)
Scottish0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Costa Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(189)
Married55.1%(334)
Widowed5%(30)
Divorced8.7%(53)
Women 15+
Never married19%(99)
Married58.7%(306)
Widowed10.6%(55)
Divorced11.7%(61)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Nebraska?

Arlington, Nebraska has about 1,467 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Arlington, Nebraska earns about $94,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Nebraska expensive?

In Arlington, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $225,400, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Nebraska?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Nebraska?

About 3.1% of people in Arlington, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 292 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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