Arlington, TN Demographics

A map of Arlington's Population by Race

Arlington, Tennessee had a population of 14,549 in 2020. It was 73.7% White, 13.2% Black, 2.4% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Arlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Arlington is the 40th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Arlington's White Population

10,719 residents of Arlington identify as White, or 73.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Arlington is ranked #429 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more White than neighboring Lakeland (72.7% White), Gallaway (34.7% White), Oakland (68.4% White), and Bartlett (67.8% White). Arlington is less White than neighboring Braden (87.8% White).

Arlington's Black Population

1,916 residents of Arlington identify as Black, or 13.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Arlington is ranked #73 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Black than neighboring Lakeland (9.9% Black), and Braden (6.3% Black). Arlington is less Black than neighboring Gallaway (58.1% Black), Oakland (22.9% Black), and Bartlett (19.9% Black).

Arlington's Asian Population

342 residents of Arlington identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Arlington is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Asian than neighboring Gallaway (0.2% Asian), Oakland (0.9% Asian), and Braden (0% Asian). Arlington is less Asian than neighboring Lakeland (5.5% Asian), and Bartlett (3.3% Asian).

Arlington's Hispanic Population

777 residents of Arlington identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Arlington is ranked #95 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Gallaway (4% Hispanic), Oakland (3.4% Hispanic), Braden (2% Hispanic), and Bartlett (4.3% Hispanic). Arlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland (7% Hispanic).

Arlington's Native American/Other Population

114 residents of Arlington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Arlington is ranked #102 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeland (0.6% Native American/Other), Oakland (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bartlett (0.5% Native American/Other). Arlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gallaway (1.7% Native American/Other), and Braden (2% Native American/Other).

Arlington's Multiracial Population

681 residents of Arlington identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Arlington is ranked #118 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeland (4.3% Multiracial), Gallaway (1.3% Multiracial), Oakland (4% Multiracial), Braden (2% Multiracial), and Bartlett (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.