Demographics & People — Arlington, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 452 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 54.0 |
| Total Households | 214 |
| Family Households | 117 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1569 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 408 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 195 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 76 |
| Irish | 69 |
| Other groups | 57 |
| American | 48 |
| English | 41 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| Norwegian | 28 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 19 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
Language
| English Only | 405 |
| Spanish | 17 |
| Population 5+ | 422 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 21 |
| Population 18+ | 347 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 39.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Arlington, Iowa.