City · Georgia
Arlington, Georgia
Arlington, city, mostly in Calhoun County (74.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Early County, Georgia. Arlington had 1,126 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,209 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,014 (±260). GEOID 1302928.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,126
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,209 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,014 ±260
Median household income
$48,125
±$6,971 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$150,500
±$85,746 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$742
±$189 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Arlington and what county is it in?
Arlington is a city mostly in Calhoun County (74.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Early County, Georgia. It covers 4.0 square miles of land, 302 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | 894 | 74.0% |
| Early County | 315 | 26.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Arlington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,126 people lived in Arlington on July 1, 2025, down 6.6% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,209 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,014 (±260).
| Measure | Arlington | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,014 ±260 | 5,498 | no clear change |
| Households | 462 ±117 | 1,593 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.31 | 2.37 | −0.56 |
| Housing units | 596 ±117 | 2,030 | no clear change |
Arlington's population since 2000
From 1,602 in 2000 to 1,126 in 2025: down 29.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Arlington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Arlington?
The median resident of Arlington is 42.3 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 69.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.9%.
| Measure | Arlington | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 ±8.5 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±6.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% ±5.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±6.4 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% ±6.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.9% ±11.9 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 69.2% ±13.1 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±5.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±6.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±5.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±4.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.3% ±7.1 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1% ±7.6 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±9.1 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±6.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±9.1 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Arlington earn?
Half of Arlington's 462 households earn less than $48,125 a year (±$6,971), against $46,940 in Calhoun County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $40,644 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arlington | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,125 ±$6,971 | $46,940 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,910 ±$14,668 | $72,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,414 ±$6,753 | $21,477 | +$9,468 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.6% ±11.7 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.5% ±29.4 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.1% ±10.1 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.7% ±7.2 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3% ±7.1 pts | 77.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Arlington?
Owners occupy 53.7% of Arlington's occupied homes and renters 46.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 by its owner (±$85,746). The median renter pays $742 a month including utilities, and 28.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Arlington | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,500 ±$85,746 | $81,000 | – |
| Median gross rent | $742 ±$189 | $546 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.4% ±17.4 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,281 ±$637 | $1,168 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.7% ±12.7 pts | 59.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.3% ±12.7 pts | 40.6% | – |
| Housing units | 596 ±117 | 2,030 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±17.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±19.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.2% ±12.0 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.0% ±10.7 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±5.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2% ±5.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.5% ±8.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Arlington building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Arlington in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Arlington work and get to work?
58.6% of Arlington's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes.
| Measure | Arlington | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±9.2 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±5.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 58.6% ±15.8 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.0% ±16.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.7% ±4.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 9.3% ±10.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4% ±10.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±6.9 | 24.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Arlington?
No census tract lies mostly in Arlington; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Calhoun County | 2,778 | $47,279 |
| Tract 901Early County | 906 | $47,991 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Arlington) · Census block assignment files
How does Arlington compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Arlington is the 9,814th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 296th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Arlington ranks 246th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 296th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 292nd | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 341st | 360 |
| Median household income | 246th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 220th | 357 |
| Median home value | 261st | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 289th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 110th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 234th | 343 |
| Median age | 67th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 232nd | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 154th | 359 |
Arlington's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Arlington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Arlington?
19 of the 57 figures for Arlington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Arlington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Arlington.