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Arlington

Wisconsin · 819 residents · 1.037 sq mi
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Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,929. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value is $184,200. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
819
+69%since 2000
from 484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
790 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.1
−14%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3955456968479971990201020202024Arlington
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,929
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,669
+49%since 2000
from $21,270 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.276
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $838 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(479)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(790)
Black1.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(52)
Diversity Score
6
+148%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+90%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Wisconsin?

Arlington, Wisconsin has about 819 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Arlington, Wisconsin earns about $68,929 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 $184,200, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Wisconsin?

About 24.8% 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 1.1% 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 374 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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