Arlington Authority

Arlington is a middle-income village of 920 with home prices 1.8× below the South Dakota median.

Arlington, South Dakota

Population in Arlington stands at 920 — placing it among the smaller communities of Brookings County, South Dakota. Households here earn a median of $71,296.

Definition and scope

Arlington sits within Brookings County, South Dakota, one of South Dakota's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Brookings, SD metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Arlington has approximately 920 residents. The median age is 40.1 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $144,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 84.6%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
• Asian: 2.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Arlington is $71,296. Poverty rate stands at 19.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.0%. Educational attainment: 21.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Arlington:

• Public schools: 8
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Arlington Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Brookings County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,759 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 4b.

References

• South Dakota State Authority — state-level reference for South Dakota.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.