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Arlington, NE
Village in Washington County, Nebraska.
Population
1,467
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,452
ZIP codes
0
Arlington and its ZIP codes
Arlington at a glance
- Arlington is about 95 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 85th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $94,034 a year, 23% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,400 (6% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for Arlington, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arlington, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,034
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$225,400
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (626), Irish Americans (183), French Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Arlington.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,451
8,496 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,612
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$155M
FY 2026, $7,445 per person
How people get to work
Arlington, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arlington, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arlington, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Arlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FremontCity | 6.7 mi | 11 |
| FontanelleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| InglewoodVillage | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| NickersonVillage | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| KennardVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| WashingtonVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LesharaVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| ValleyCity | 9.6 mi | 5.3 |
| King LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| BenningtonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WaterlooVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BlairCity | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| WinslowVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Cedar BluffsVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| AmesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HooperCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arlington, NE in?
- Arlington is in Washington County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Arlington, NE?
- About 1,467 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arlington?
- Nearby places include Fremont (6.7 mi), Fontanelle (6.8 mi), Inglewood (8 mi), Nickerson (8 mi), Kennard (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023