Arlington is a town located in Shelby County Tennessee. Arlington has a 2024 population of 15,435. Arlington is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 3.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,914 in 2020.
The average household income in Arlington is $136,752 with a poverty rate of 5.44%. The median age in Arlington is 35.2 years: 37.8 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,100 | 80.73% |
| Black or African American | 1,779 | 11.87% |
| Two or more races | 901 | 6.01% |
| Asian | 184 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,726 | 3.17 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Married | 3,383 | 3.6 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 724 | 1.14 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 353 | 3.22 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Male | 266 | 3.11 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 195 | 2.18% |
| Associates Degree | 953 | 10.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,821 | 31.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,656 | 18.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,648 | 18.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 0.67% |
| Some College | 1,610 | 18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,416 | 7,269 | 3,487 |
| Black | 1,098 | 1,048 | 686 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 270 | 211 |
| Hispanic | 193 | 135 | 117 |
| Asian | 103 | 68 | 68 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 78.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,655 | $115,599 | $50,915 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,000 | $105,594 | $66,146 |
| High School Graduate | $41,313 | $54,796 | $34,037 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,098 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,866 | $74,129 | $46,853 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $60,744 | $36,960 |
$61,866
Average Earnings
$74,129
Average Male
$46,853
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.82% of Arlington residents speak only English, while 3.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,019 | 628 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 184 | 116 | 63.04% |
| Hispanic | 440 | 116 | 26.36% |
| Black | 1,779 | 71 | 3.99% |
5.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.95%
Male Poverty Rate
5.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arlington is Asian, with 63.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arlington is Black, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.53% |
| High School | 10.07% |
| Some College | 5.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 5.08% |
| Male Employed | 3.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,261 | $146,645 |
| Households | $125,909 | $136,752 |
| Married Families | $143,672 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,583 | $65,812 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
63.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,057
Number of Veterans
943
Male Veterans
114
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 508 |
| First Gulf War | 485 |
| Vietnam | 293 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 614 |
| 65 to 74 | 179 |
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 75+ | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 820 | 10.1% |
| Black | 215 | 15.82% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 9.35% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 5.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.79%
Born in Arlington
97.65%
Native Born
2.35%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
97.65% of Arlington residents were born in the United States, with 58.79% having been born in Tennessee. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,087 | 131 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 15,956 | 130 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 15,826 | 130 | 0.83% |
| 2026 | 15,696 | 131 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 15,565 | 130 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 15,435 | 130 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 15,305 | 194 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 15,111 | 110 | 0.73% |
| 2021 | 15,001 | 87 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 14,914 | 3,170 | 26.99% |
| 2019 | 11,744 | 24 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 11,720 | 20 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 11,700 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 11,699 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 11,700 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 11,697 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 11,701 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 11,701 | 92 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 11,609 | 87 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 11,522 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,569 | -13,518 | -84.03% |