Community Profiles
Arlington, SD
952
Population
45.1
Median Age
16
Diversity Index
Population Demographics
As of 2025 the population of Arlington, SD is 952. The population is expected to grow to 966 by 2030 – a growth rate of 0.29%.
The median age of Arlington, SD residents is 45.
The diversity index of Arlington, SD is 16.3, meaning that there is a 16% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
$100,321
Average Household Income
$80,378
Average Disposable Income
497
Housing Units
$295,404
Average Home Value
Housing and Income
Housing and Income
The average household income in Arlington, SD is $100,321 and projected to be $108,740 in 2030. Per capita income is $44,834, projected to be $48,330 in 2030. 3.26% of households – 31 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $775,030 and the average disposable income is $80,378.
There are 497 housing units in Arlington, SD; 328 are owner-occupied, 96 are rented, and 73 are vacant. The average home value is $295,404, with 11 homes built in 2010 or later, and 80 built in 1939 or earlier.
203
Workforce
1.00%
Unemployment Rate
47
Veteran Population
156
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Business and Workforce
There are 54 businesses in Arlington, SD, employing 320 workers and pulling from a labor force of 454 age 16 and above. 251 workers commute into Arlington, SD from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
203 residents both live and work in/around Arlington, SD. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 14.78% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 402 drive alone, 17 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 17 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 18 residents work from home.
256 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 116 have associates degrees, 122 have bachelor’s degrees, and 34 hold a graduate or professional degree.