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Arlington

New York · 3,010 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Arlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,850. Population has fallen 76% since 2000, a loss of 9,471 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $212,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
3,010
−76%since 2000
from 12,481 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,943 / sq mi
−76%since 2000
from 20,494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+22%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K8K11K14K1990201020202024Arlington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,850
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,141 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,877
+104%since 2000
from $19,563 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,242
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
62.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+9%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(9,256)
Black11.9%(1,483)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(672)
Asian6.1%(756)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(6,233)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(1,272)
Black23.8%(717)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(699)
Asian4.8%(143)
Other7.3%(220)
Diversity Score88.9%(2,675)
Diversity Score
89
+78%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+133%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
31.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, New York?

Arlington, New York has about 3,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, New York?

The typical household in Arlington, New York earns about $65,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, New York expensive?

In Arlington, New York, the median home is worth about $212,500, and the typical rent is about $1,242 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, New York?

About 40.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, New York?

About 14.4% of people in Arlington, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8,938 residents, a change of about -75 percent over that period.

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

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