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Arlington, GA
City in Calhoun County, Georgia.
Population
1,014
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
254
ZIP codes
0
Arlington and its ZIP codes
Arlington at a glance
- Arlington is 34% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,125 a year, 38% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 (50% below Georgia) and median rent is $742 a month.
Local data for Arlington, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arlington, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,125
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$150,500
Median rent
$742/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (39), Mexican Americans (38), German Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Arlington.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,471
1,271 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.1M
FY 2026, $7,192 per person
How people get to work
Arlington, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.6%
- Carpooled19.0%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arlington, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
128
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arlington, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
21.5%
U.S. 12.1% +9.4 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Arlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdisonCity | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
| MorganCity | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| BlufftonTown | 9.9 mi | 1.6 |
| DamascusCity | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| BlakelyCity | 12 mi | 17.6 |
| LearyCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| ColquittCity | 18 mi | 8.2 |
| ColemanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort GainesCity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| ShellmanCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| CuthbertCity | 23 mi | 3 |
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| Haleburg, ALTown | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| NewtonCity | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| Columbia, ALTown | 25 mi | 3.9 |
| Cedar SpringsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arlington, GA in?
- Arlington is in Calhoun County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Arlington, GA?
- About 1,014 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arlington?
- Nearby places include Edison (8.1 mi), Morgan (9.8 mi), Bluffton (9.9 mi), Damascus (10 mi), Blakely (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023