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Arlington

Oregon · 696 residents (2025 est.) · 2.55 sq mi
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Arlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,694. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $253,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
690
+32%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
271 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:696 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4034905766627491990201020202024Arlington
2024690
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,694
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,499
+104%since 2000
from $17,883 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+42%since 2010
from 0.276 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,300
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,349
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(492)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(154)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.6%(101)
Diversity Score66.4%(458)
Diversity Score
66
+723%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+160%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 26.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 11.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Oregon?

Arlington, Oregon has about 690 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Oregon?

The typical household in Arlington, Oregon earns about $76,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Oregon expensive?

In Arlington, Oregon, the median home is worth about $253,300, and the typical rent is about $1,349 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Oregon?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Oregon?

About 15.8% of people in Arlington, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 258 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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