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Arlington Heights

Washington · 2,284 residents · 8.4 sq mi
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Arlington Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,548. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $361,000. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,284
−9%since 2000
from 2,510 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
272 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+15%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Arlington Heights
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,548
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,518 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,299
+33%since 2000
from $22,107 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.268
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,339
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $733 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+41%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,374)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(176)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,118)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(64)
Asian1%(22)
Other2.5%(57)
Diversity Score15.6%(356)
Diversity Score
16
+123%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington Heights, Washington?

Arlington Heights, Washington has about 2,284 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington Heights, Washington?

The typical household in Arlington Heights, Washington earns about $77,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington Heights, Washington expensive?

In Arlington Heights, Washington, the median home is worth about $361,000, and the typical rent is about $1,339 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington Heights, Washington?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington Heights, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington Heights, Washington?

About 1.7% of people in Arlington Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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