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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arlington

Tennessee · 2,569 residents · 23.804 sq mi
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Arlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,870. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 1990. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $159,000. Households here earn about 45% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,569
+67%since 1990
from 1,541 in 1990
1990 – 2025
108 / sq mi
+67%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+10%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1754K8K12K17K1990201020202024Arlington
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,870
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,569
+140%since 1990
from $8,164 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$159,000
+116%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $367 in 1990
US average: $602
86.5%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
13.5% rent
3.0
+62%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(1,004)
Black34.6%(533)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score57%(878)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,893)
Black22.8%(587)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.6%(16)
Diversity Score48%(1,232)
48
−16%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+25.4 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Arlington, Tennessee?

Arlington, Tennessee has about 2,569 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Arlington, Tennessee earns about $52,870 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 $159,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Tennessee?

About 16.9% 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 11.3% 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 1,028 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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