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Arlington

South Dakota · 915 residents · 1.718 sq mi
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Arlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $77,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

915
−8%since 2000
from 992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
533 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
46.0
+7%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8128769411K1K1990201020202024Arlington
2024920
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,169
+13%since 2000
from $17,858 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$77,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$380
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
40.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
29.0% rent
8.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
8.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.9
+18%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(977)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(869)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score8.6%(79)
9
+388%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
22.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
50.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Arlington, South Dakota?

Arlington, South Dakota has about 915 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, South Dakota?

The typical household in Arlington, South Dakota earns about $41,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, South Dakota expensive?

In Arlington, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $77,300, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, South Dakota?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, South Dakota?

About 13.4% of people in Arlington, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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