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Arlington

Tennessee · 11,517 residents · 23.804 sq mi
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Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,951. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,948 residents. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $225,600. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 103% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% 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

Total population
11,517
+348%since 2000
from 2,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
484 / sq mi
+348%since 2000
from 108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.2
−10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1754K8K12K17K1990201020202024Arlington
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,951
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,870 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,797
+42%since 2000
from $19,569 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−15%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(9,141)
Black13.7%(1,583)
Hispanic / Latino3%(343)
Asian1.8%(206)
Other0.4%(41)
Diversity Score40.8%(4,698)
Diversity Score
41
−15%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Tennessee?

Arlington, Tennessee has about 11,517 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Arlington, Tennessee earns about $87,951 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 $225,600, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Tennessee?

About 41.3% 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 3.2% 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 9,976 residents, a change of about 647 percent over that period.

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

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