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CITY · 2010 ACS

Arlington

Nebraska · 1,243 residents · 0.60 sq mi
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With 1,243 people, Arlington is a city in Nebraska. Poverty is uncommon here, at 2.8% of residents. Owners hold 76% of the housing stock. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. Median home value sits at $133,700. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

1,243
+4%since 2000
from 1,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
38.3
+1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.60 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K19902000201020202024Arlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.2%(89)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.2%(89)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.3%(103)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.2%(90)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.2%(52)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.4%(142)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.3%(178)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.7%(183)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.3%(128)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.4%(117)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.7%(58)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.1%(14)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$54,667
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$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%
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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

$133,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$677
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
76.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
4.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
3.05 people
−6%since 2009
from 3.24 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
23.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
44.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+12%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,194)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(34)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other1.4%(18)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(42)
Ancestry
German43.4%(645)
Czech19.8%(295)
Danish18.8%(279)
Irish12.5%(186)
English8.9%(133)
American4.4%(66)
Swedish3.9%(58)
Polish3%(45)
Italian2.2%(32)
Norwegian2.2%(32)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(25)
French1.2%(18)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.1%(17)
Welsh0.8%(12)
Scottish0.4%(6)
Russian0.3%(5)
British0.3%(4)
Austrian0.2%(3)
Ukrainian0.2%(3)
Belgian0.1%(2)
Finnish0.1%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
32.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
48.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

5.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2013
from 8.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
75.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
86.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
20.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)7.1%(6)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)33.3%(28)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era32.1%(27)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War22.6%(19)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 84 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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