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Arlington

Wisconsin · 484 residents · 1.037 sq mi
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Arlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $129,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

484
+9%since 1990
from 445 in 1990
1990 – 2025
467 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 429 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
−4%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3955456968479971990201020202024Arlington
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,906 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,270
+46%since 1990
from $14,551 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$838
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $435 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
19.3% rent
2.5
+51%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(441)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(479)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score2.6%(12)
3
−23%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.7%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−31%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Wisconsin?

Arlington, Wisconsin has about 484 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Arlington, Wisconsin earns about $51,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Wisconsin expensive?

In Arlington, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $129,900, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Wisconsin?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Wisconsin?

About 2.6% of people in Arlington, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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