Moving to Arlington, Kentucky
The current estimated population of Arlington, Kentucky, is 304, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable due to the town’s small size and rural character.
City Facts
- Year Founded: 1876
- County Affiliated: Carlisle County
- Land Area: 0.5 square miles
- Population Density: 608 people per square mile
- Area Code: 270
- Zip Codes: 42021
Geography and Location
Arlington, Kentucky, is a small rural town located in far western Kentucky, within Carlisle County. The town is situated about 40 miles west of Paducah, providing access to larger city amenities while maintaining a quiet, rural atmosphere. Arlington experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, typical of the southeastern United States. The surrounding geography consists of flat farmland, with crops such as corn and soybeans being the primary agricultural products. The town’s economy is closely tied to farming, with local businesses supporting the agricultural community. Arlington’s location along U.S. Route 51 provides easy access to nearby towns, while its small size and rural charm make it a peaceful place to live.
Demographics
Median resident age: 46.1 years
Median household income: $17,813
Median house value: $37,500
Population by Race
Races in Arlington:
- White Non-Hispanic (94.2%)
- Black (4.6%)
- Hispanic (1.0%)
Ancestries: United States (11.6%), English (10.1%), Irish (9.1%), German (8.1%), Scottish (6.8%), Scotch-Irish (3.0%).
Land area: 0.4 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Arlington
- High school or higher: 62.8%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
- Unemployed: 2.9%
- Mean travel time to work: 21.2 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Arlington city
- Never married: 24.5%
- Now married: 44.9%
- Separated: 2.2%
- Widowed: 16.4%
- Divorced: 12.1%
0.5% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -52 (-11.6%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Arlington:
- PARKWAY REGIONAL HOSP (about 20 miles; FULTON, KY)
- BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY (about 26 miles; UNION CITY, TN)
- JACKSON PURCHASE MEDICAL CENTER (about 27 miles; MAYFIELD, KY)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arlington:
- BARKLEY REGIONAL (about 25 miles; PADUCAH, KY; Abbreviation: PAH)
- CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL (about 49 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Abbreviation: CGI)
- WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL (about 66 miles; MARION, IL; Abbreviation: MWA)
Other public-use airports nearest to Arlington:
- FULTON (about 21 miles; FULTON, KY; Abbreviation: 1M7)
- CAIRO RGNL (about 23 miles; CAIRO, IL; Abbreviation: CIR)
- MISSISSIPPI COUNTY (about 24 miles; CHARLESTON, MO; Abbreviation: CHQ)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 40 miles; MARTIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,131)
- MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; MURRAY, KY; Full-time enrollment: 7,676)
- SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
- SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 65 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 19,742)
- JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 68 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,255)
- UNION UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; JACKSON, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,144)
- JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 83 miles; JACKSON, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,534)