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The current estimated population of Arlington, Tennessee, is 13,474, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown significantly in recent years due to its suburban location within the Memphis metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1830
  • County Affiliated: Shelby County
  • Land Area: 20.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 660 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 901
  • Zip Codes: 38002

Geography and Location

Arlington, Tennessee, is located in southwestern Tennessee, within Shelby County, and is part of the greater Memphis metropolitan area. The town is situated approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Memphis, making it an attractive location for commuters. Arlington experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, typical of the southeastern United States. The surrounding landscape is flat to gently rolling, with suburban developments and small agricultural areas. Arlington is well-connected to major transportation routes, including Interstate 40, providing easy access to Memphis and other nearby cities. The town’s rapid growth has been driven by suburban development, with new housing, schools, and businesses emerging to meet the needs of its growing population. Despite its growth, Arlington maintains a small-town atmosphere, with community events, parks, and recreational activities contributing to its appeal.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.6 years
Median household income: $52,870
Median house value: $160,100

Population by Race

Races in Arlington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (73.7%)
  • Black (23.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

Ancestries: United States (23.1%), German (12.1%), Irish (10.2%), English (9.3%), Scotch-Irish (3.3%), Italian (2.3%).

Land area: 20.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arlington

  • High school or higher: 67.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arlington town

  • Never married: 29.7%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

0.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +1,023 (+66.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arlington:

  • LAKESIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM (about 11 miles; MEMPHIS, TN)
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-COLLIERVILLE (about 16 miles; COLLIERVILLE, TN)
  • BAPTIST REHABILITATION GERMANTOWN (about 16 miles; GERMANTOWN, TN)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arlington:

  • MILLINGTON MUNI (about 15 miles; MILLINGTON, TN; Abbreviation: NQA)
  • MEMPHIS INTL (about 27 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Abbreviation: MEM)
  • MC KELLAR-SIPES REGIONAL (about 58 miles; JACKSON, TN; Abbreviation: MKL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arlington:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:

  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 15 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 22 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 22 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 22 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,842)
  • JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; JACKSON, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,534)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 64 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; Full-time enrollment: 11,068)

Schools

Public high school in Arlington:

  • BOLTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,314; Location: 7323 BRUNSWICK RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arlington:

  • SHADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,318; Location: 4734 SHADOWLAWN RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ARLINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 842; Location: 5470 LAMB RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 454; Location: 11825 DOUGLASS ST; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BARRETS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 330; Location: 10280 GODWIN RD; Grades: KG – 05)

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