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Arlington, IN

Census-designated place in Rush County, Indiana.

Population

678

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

850

ZIP codes

0

Arlington and its ZIP codes

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Arlington at a glance

  • Arlington is about 4.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $57,841 a year, 20% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 (40% below Indiana).

Local data for Arlington, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arlington, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,841

Poverty rate

13.1%

Median home value

$131,300

Homeownership

83.2%

Bachelor's or higher

19.3%

Median age

37.8

Average commute

20.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (56), Italian Americans (42), Irish Americans (30).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rush County. PPP loans are for Arlington.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,714

4,885 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,209

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$108M

FY 2026, $6,475 per person

Rush County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Arlington, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone100.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arlington, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

286

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

33

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 19°F

45.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arlington, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.7%

U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

18.7%

U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

Cities near Arlington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GwynnevilleCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.2
HomerCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.2
ManillaCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.2
MorristownTown6.6 mi3.8
CarthageTown6.7 mi0.6
RushvilleCity7.1 mi3.4
Blue RidgeCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.4
MarionCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
MaysCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
CharlottesvilleCensus-designated place11 mi0.6
KnightstownTown11 mi1
MilroyCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
FountaintownCensus-designated place12 mi0.9
ShelbyvilleCity13 mi13.7
DunreithTown13 mi0.1
CarrolltonCensus-designated place14 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arlington, IN in?
Arlington is in Rush County, Indiana.
What is the population of Arlington, IN?
About 678 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arlington?
Nearby places include Gwynneville (4.3 mi), Homer (4.3 mi), Manilla (5.3 mi), Morristown (6.6 mi), Carthage (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023