Demographics & People — Arlington, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,437 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 36.6 |
| Total Households | 530 |
| Family Households | 353 |
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2337 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,280 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 730 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 328 |
| Other groups | 239 |
| Irish | 183 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
| Swedish | 116 |
| English | 103 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 85 |
| Hispanic: Costa Rican | 85 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 74 |
Language
| English Only | 1,210 |
| Spanish | 146 |
| Population 5+ | 1,362 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 82 |
| Population 18+ | 1,102 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| 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, Nebraska.