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Arlington Heights

Washington · 2,477 residents · 8.4 sq mi
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Arlington Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $438,900. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,477
−1%since 2000
from 2,510 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
295 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+20%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Arlington Heights
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,518 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,655
+79%since 2000
from $22,107 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
8.3% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+78%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,156)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(90)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other3.1%(77)
Diversity Score19.4%(481)
Diversity Score
19
+177%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington Heights, Washington?

Arlington Heights, Washington has about 2,477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arlington Heights, Washington earns about $74,375 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 $438,900.

How educated are people in Arlington Heights, Washington?

About 17.2% 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 4.7% of people in Arlington Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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