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Arlington

Oregon · 628 residents · 2.55 sq mi
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Arlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,250. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
628
+20%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+25%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4034905766627491990201020202024Arlington
2024690
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,199
+35%since 2000
from $17,883 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(519)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(48)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other4%(25)
Diversity Score29.6%(186)
Diversity Score
30
+267%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Oregon?

Arlington, Oregon has about 628 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Oregon?

The typical household in Arlington, Oregon earns about $45,250 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 $90,700, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Oregon?

About 14.7% 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 18.4% 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 196 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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