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Arlington

Vermont · 1,623 residents · 3.835 sq mi
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Arlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 54% 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 $268,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,623
+35%since 2000
from 1,199 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
423 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−11%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Arlington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,536
+70%since 2000
from $20,357 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+6%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.7%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−1%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,164)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,359)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino11%(178)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4.1%(67)
Diversity Score35.6%(578)
Diversity Score
36
+900%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
6.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Vermont?

Arlington, Vermont has about 1,623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Vermont?

The typical household in Arlington, Vermont earns about $76,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Vermont expensive?

In Arlington, Vermont, the median home is worth about $268,800, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Vermont?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Vermont?

About 10.7% of people in Arlington, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 312 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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