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Arlington

Tennessee · 15,703 residents (2025 est.) · 23.804 sq mi
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Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,105. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,636 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $424,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,205
+492%since 2000
from 2,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
+492%since 2000
from 108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,703 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1754K8K12K17K1990201020202024Arlington
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,105
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,870 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,986
+150%since 2000
from $19,569 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+37%since 2010
from 0.271 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,164
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+4%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,893)
Black22.8%(587)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score48%(1,232)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(11,703)
Black13.1%(1,992)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(416)
Asian2.7%(412)
Other4.5%(682)
Diversity Score48.4%(7,354)
Diversity Score
48
+1%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% 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
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 93.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Tennessee?

Arlington, Tennessee has about 15,205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Arlington, Tennessee earns about $135,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Tennessee expensive?

In Arlington, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $424,400, and the typical rent is about $2,164 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Tennessee?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Tennessee?

About 4.9% of people in Arlington, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,664 residents, a change of about 887 percent over that period.

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