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Arlington, OR

City in Gilliam County, Oregon.

Population

690

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

326

ZIP codes

0

Arlington and its ZIP codes

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Arlington at a glance

  • Arlington is about 7.4 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $76,694 a year, 8% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,300 (47% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,349 a month.

Local data for Arlington, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arlington, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$76,694

Poverty rate

15.8%

Median home value

$253,300

Median rent

$1,349/mo

Homeownership

74.1%

Bachelor's or higher

7.4%

Median age

41.3

Average commute

26.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (130), Irish Americans (96), German Americans (84).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -1.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,012

966 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$73,757

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$22.3M

FY 2026, $11,192 per person

Gilliam County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.6%
  • Carpooled14.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.9%

Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arlington, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

232

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

4

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 30°F

9.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arlington, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.2%

U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.3%

U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts

Cities near Arlington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Roosevelt, WACensus-designated place2.3 mi3.8
Bickleton, WACensus-designated place20 mi4.7
IoneCity24 mi0.8
BoardmanCity25 mi4
WascoCity26 mi1
RufusCity27 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arlington, OR in?
Arlington is in Gilliam County, Oregon.
What is the population of Arlington, OR?
About 690 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arlington?
Nearby places include Roosevelt, WA (2.3 mi), Bickleton, WA (20 mi), Ione (24 mi), Boardman (25 mi), Wasco (26 mi).

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