Arlington, WA Demographics

A map of Arlington's Population by Race

Arlington, Washington had a population of 19,868 in 2020. It was 74.2% White, 1.1% Black, 3.1% Asian, 12.5% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 6.9% 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 639 places in Washington, Arlington is the 75th 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

14,744 residents of Arlington identify as White, or 74.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Arlington slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Arlington is ranked #383 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more White than neighboring Marysville (65.3% White). Arlington is less White than neighboring Sisco Heights (82.1% White), Bryant (85.7% White), Arlington Heights (87% White), and Silvana (83.5% White).

Arlington's Black Population

218 residents of Arlington identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Arlington is ranked #189 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Black than neighboring Sisco Heights (0.6% Black), Bryant (0.4% Black), Arlington Heights (0.1% Black), and Silvana (0% Black). Arlington is less Black than neighboring Marysville (2.5% Black).

Arlington's Asian Population

615 residents of Arlington identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arlington slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Arlington is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Asian than neighboring Sisco Heights (1.8% Asian), Bryant (1.9% Asian), Arlington Heights (0.9% Asian), and Silvana (0% Asian). Arlington is less Asian than neighboring Marysville (7.4% Asian).

Arlington's Hispanic Population

2,476 residents of Arlington identify as Hispanic, or 12.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Arlington is ranked #177 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Sisco Heights (7.9% Hispanic), Bryant (3.8% Hispanic), Arlington Heights (3.6% Hispanic), and Silvana (9.3% Hispanic). Arlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Marysville (14.4% Hispanic).

Arlington's Native American/Other Population

437 residents of Arlington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Arlington is ranked #242 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sisco Heights (1.7% Native American/Other), Arlington Heights (1.1% Native American/Other), and Silvana (1% Native American/Other). Arlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bryant (2.3% Native American/Other), and Marysville (2.8% Native American/Other).

Arlington's Multiracial Population

1,378 residents of Arlington identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Arlington is ranked #223 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Sisco Heights (5.8% Multiracial), Bryant (6.1% Multiracial), and Silvana (6.2% Multiracial). Arlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Marysville (7.6% Multiracial), and Arlington Heights (7.2% Multiracial).

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