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Arlington

Tennessee · 14,549 residents · 23.804 sq mi
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Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,196. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,980 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $258,200. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 85% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,549
+466%since 2000
from 2,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
+466%since 2000
from 108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
−3%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1754K8K12K17K1990201020202024Arlington
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,196
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,870 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,373
+76%since 2000
from $19,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,650
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
14.6% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(10,719)
Black13.2%(1,916)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(777)
Asian2.4%(342)
Other2.7%(399)
Diversity Score50.5%(7,341)
Diversity Score
50
+5%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+28.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Tennessee?

Arlington, Tennessee has about 14,549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Arlington, Tennessee earns about $101,196 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 $258,200, and the typical rent is about $1,650 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Tennessee?

About 48.3% 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 3.1% 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 13,008 residents, a change of about 844 percent over that period.

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

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