Town · Vermont
Arlington, Vermont
Arlington, town, in Bennington County, Vermont. Arlington had 2,404 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,457 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,598 (±379). GEOID 5000301450.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,404
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,457 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,598 ±379
Median household income
$102,308
±$10,759 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$318,500
±$59,198 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,191
±$172 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Arlington and what county is it in?
Arlington is a town in Bennington County, Vermont. It covers 42.0 square miles of land, 58 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Arlington: Arlington (CDP, 1,249 in 2020).
Arlington is in the Bennington, VT micropolitan statistical area (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 2,404 people lived in Arlington on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 2,457 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,598 (±379).
| Measure | Arlington | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,598±379 | 37,269 | no clear change |
| Households | 864±113 | 14,987 | −193 |
| Average household size | 3.00±0.34 | 2.42 | +0.48 |
| Housing units | 1,245±118 | 20,903 | −153 |
Arlington's population since 2000
From 2,397 in 2000 to 2,404 in 2025: up 0.3%. 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 37.6 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.2%.
| Measure | Arlington | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±4.0 | 46.9 | −9.2 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±4.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±4.9 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Male | 45.2%±3.8 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3%±2.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0%±4.9 pts | 90.8% | −7.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.2%±3.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±2.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9%±3.6 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±3.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0%±2.0 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.9%±6.5 pts | 41.8% | +22.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.7%±7.6 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.8%±4.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 11.8%±4.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 864 households earn less than $102,308 a year (±$10,759), against $73,325 in Bennington County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,448 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $27,860 after inflation. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arlington | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,308±$10,759 | $73,325 | +$27,860 |
| Mean household income | $142,206±$35,407 | $107,853 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,720±$14,019 | $46,487 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5%±2.8 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.6%±7.0 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8%±6.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.7%±5.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.6%±6.0 pts | 84.4% | – |
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 84.0% of Arlington's occupied homes and renters 16.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $318,500 by its owner (±$59,198). The median renter pays $1,191 a month including utilities, and 73.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Arlington | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $318,500±$59,198 | $279,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,191±$172 | $1,109 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 73.7%±16.1 pts | 53.5% | +38.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,824±$138 | $1,708 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.0%±4.8 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.0%±4.8 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,245±118 | 20,903 | −153 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±16.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.7%±4.2 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4%±2.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.3%±8.0 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5%±2.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
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 3 new housing units in Arlington in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
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?
61.4% of Arlington's workers drive alone and 35.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes.
| Measure | Arlington | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.6%±5.0 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±5.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.4%±8.3 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±2.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 35.9%±8.3 pts | 17.7% | +27.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min±2.5 | 20.3 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Arlington (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9716Bennington County | 4,302 | $90,804 |
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 Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Arlington is the 4,220th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 63rd-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Arlington ranks 35th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 63rd | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 144th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 117th | 202 |
| Median household income | 35th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 33rd | 202 |
| Median home value | 75th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 77th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 117th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd | 200 |
| Median age | 179th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 79th | 201 |
| Work from home | 3rd | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 155th | 202 |
Arlington's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, 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' school search.