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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arlington Heights

Pennsylvania · 5,132 residents · 5.306 sq mi
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Arlington Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,111. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $121,300. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,132
+8%since 1990
from 4,768 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
967 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 899 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.9
+3%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Arlington Heights
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,111
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,359 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,831
+50%since 1990
from $15,259 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $112,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $480 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−13%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,541)
Black0.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(107)
Asian2.6%(126)
Diversity Score16.4%(781)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(4,521)
Black4.1%(210)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(231)
Asian2%(101)
Diversity Score24.8%(1,273)
Diversity Score
25
+52%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+8%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania?

Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania has about 5,132 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $44,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $121,300, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% of people in Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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