Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Arlington, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,675

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89%1,491

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%175

Two or More

0.3%5

Black

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%22

High School Diploma

32.6%354

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%71

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%100

Associate's Degree

11.2%121

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%209

Master's Degree

12.5%136

Professional Degree

1%11

Doctorate

0.8%9

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

33.6%

Graduate+

14.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$205,000

Median Renti

$1,063

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72%482

Renter-Occupied

28%187

Total Units

696

Homeownership

72%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%3

$50K–$100K

7.9%38

$100K–$150K

22.4%108

$150K–$200K

17%82

$200K–$300K

35.3%170

$300K–$500K

15.1%73

$500K–$1M

1.7%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%5

2010–2019

1.3%9

2000–2009

14.4%100

1990–1999

10.2%71

1980–1989

6%42

1970–1979

5.6%39

1960–1969

11.1%77

1950–1959

7.9%55

1940–1949

6.5%45

1939 or earlier

36.4%253

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.4%551

Electricity

13.5%90

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%26

Wood

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,450

Mean Household Incomei

$94,412

Per Capita Incomei

$36,847

Poverty Ratei

9.4%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

760

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%13

$10K–$15K

1.2%8

$15K–$20K

3.9%26

$20K–$25K

4%27

$25K–$30K

4.8%32

$30K–$35K

1.2%8

$35K–$40K

2.1%14

$40K–$45K

2.5%17

$45K–$50K

3.9%26

$50K–$60K

11.1%74

$60K–$75K

9.7%65

$75K–$100K

19.9%133

$100K–$125K

14.6%98

$125K–$150K

8.1%54

$150K–$200K

7.3%49

$200K+

3.7%25

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$446/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes98% occupied$446/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,450/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

51%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

46%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

725

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

739

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

91(7.8% of civilian adults)