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Arlington, South Dakota

Arlington, South Dakota, in Kingsbury county, is 59 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 195 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 992.

The People and Families of Arlington

In Arlington, about 59% of adults are married. Arlington offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arlington had a median family income of $43,813. Arlington has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in the city than most places. In Arlington, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Arlington.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Arlington Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Arlington. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Arlington, 80% of commuters drive to work. Arlington is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Arlington, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Arlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyArlington Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyArlington Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Arlington Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Arlington Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Arlington Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Arlington Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Arlington People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Arlington, SD

Comparing Arlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women79
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times94
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built34
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