Town · Tennessee
Arlington, Tennessee
Arlington, town, in Shelby County, Tennessee. Arlington had 15,703 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,549 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,205 (±36). GEOID 4701740.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,703
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,549 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,205 ±36
Median household income
$135,105
±$11,483 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$424,400
±$17,931 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$2,164
±$206 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Arlington and what county is it in?
Arlington is a town in Shelby County, Tennessee. It covers 23.8 square miles of land, 613 residents per square mile in 2020.
Arlington is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 9 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 15,703 people lived in Arlington on July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 14,549 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,205 (±36).
| Measure | Arlington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,205 ±36 | 919,173 | +3,508 |
| Households | 4,837 ±279 | 362,741 | +1,277 |
| Average household size | 3.14 ±0.18 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,884 ±285 | 404,333 | +1,247 |
Arlington's population since 2000
From 2,569 in 2000 to 15,703 in 2025: up 511.2%. 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 36.7 years old; 31.4% are under 18 and 9.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.1%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Arlington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 ±3.3 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.4% ±3.0 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.3% ±2.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±2.6 pts | 47.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±1.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.0% ±4.5 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.1% ±3.6 pts | 52.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2% ±2.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5% ±3.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 8.1% ±2.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±1.2 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6% ±2.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.2% ±5.3 pts | 34.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.5% ±2.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4% ±2.4 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 4,837 households earn less than $135,105 a year (±$11,483), against $63,767 in Shelby County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $125,671 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arlington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $135,105 ±$11,483 | $63,767 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $151,413 ±$13,324 | $96,640 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,986 ±$4,170 | $39,083 | +$6,170 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9% ±3.1 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±1.5 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.6% ±1.4 pts | 89.6% | – |
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 84.7% of Arlington's occupied homes and renters 15.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $424,400 by its owner (±$17,931). The median renter pays $2,164 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Arlington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $424,400 ±$17,931 | $249,100 | +$130,880 |
| Median gross rent | $2,164 ±$206 | $1,232 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.7% ±20.1 pts | 45.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,262 ±$68 | $1,682 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.7% ±4.5 pts | 54.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.3% ±4.5 pts | 45.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,884 ±285 | 404,333 | +1,247 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.1% ±3.0 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7% ±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.7% ±4.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±2.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
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 do people in Arlington work and get to work?
78.2% of Arlington's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Arlington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.6% ±3.7 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±4.4 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9% ±4.2 pts | 10.8% | +10.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min ±1.5 | 22.3 min | −3.3 min |
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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Arlington, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $130,089 (Tract 209.01) to $136,512 (Tract 209.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 209.02Shelby County | 7,760 | $136,512 |
| Tract 209.01Shelby County | 5,880 | $130,089 |
| Tract 208.37Shelby County | 7,281 | $93,770 |
| Tract 208.36Shelby County | 8,516 | $155,978 |
| Tract 208.35Shelby County | 2,168 | $94,706 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Arlington is the 2,342nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 41st-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Arlington ranks 13th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 41st | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 74th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 152nd | 289 |
| Median household income | 13th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 33rd | 289 |
| Median home value | 29th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 6th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 220th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th | 276 |
| Median age | 216th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 58th | 289 |
| Work from home | 52nd | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 102nd | 288 |
Arlington's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
14 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.