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Arlington

Nebraska · 1,243 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Arlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $133,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
1,243
+4%since 2000
from 1,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,079 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Arlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,667
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,624
+6%since 2000
from $19,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.1%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,194)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(34)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other1.4%(18)
Diversity Score11.3%(140)
Diversity Score
11
+262%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% 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
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Nebraska?

Arlington, Nebraska has about 1,243 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Arlington, Nebraska earns about $54,667 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 $133,700, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Nebraska?

About 24.2% 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 2.8% 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 68 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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