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Arlington

Nebraska · 1,300 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Arlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,300
+9%since 2000
from 1,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,174 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
−1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Arlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,806
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,920
+54%since 2000
from $19,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(29)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other3.3%(43)
Diversity Score14%(182)
Diversity Score
14
+350%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Nebraska?

Arlington, Nebraska has about 1,300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Arlington, Nebraska earns about $76,806 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 $171,600, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Nebraska?

About 26.3% 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 6.0% 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 125 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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