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Arlington, Minnesota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arlington, Minnesota, is 2,199, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, with some growth due to the town’s role as a regional center for agriculture.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1856
  • County Affiliated: Sibley County
  • Land Area: 1.5 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,466 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 507
  • Zip Codes: 55307

Geography and Location

Arlington, Minnesota, is located in southern Minnesota, within Sibley County, approximately 50 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. Arlington is a small agricultural town surrounded by flat farmland used primarily for growing corn and soybeans. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. Arlington serves as a regional hub for nearby farming communities, with local businesses and schools supporting the area’s agricultural economy. The town is located along Minnesota State Highway 5, making it accessible to nearby towns and cities. Arlington’s strong sense of community, quiet rural setting, and proximity to the Twin Cities make it an appealing place to live for those seeking a small-town lifestyle with access to urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.8 years
Median household income: $37,632
Median house value: $79,600

Population by Race

Races in Arlington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.3%)
  • Hispanic (6.1%)
  • Other race (3.9%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (65.0%), Norwegian (9.0%), Swedish (7.2%), Irish (7.1%), United States (2.9%), English (2.5%).

Elevation: 1000 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Map of Arlington, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arlington

  • High school or higher: 75.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arlington city

  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 57.7%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 14.1%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

3.2% Foreign born (2.1% Latin America, 0.5% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +165 (+8.8%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Arlington:

  • SIBLEY MEDICAL CENTER (601 W CHANDLER)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Arlington:

  • GLENCOE AREA HEALTH CENTER (about 14 miles; GLENCOE, MN)
  • MINNESOTA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; LE SUEUR, MN)
  • SOUTHERN ST OPERATED SERVICES NETWORK (about 20 miles; SAINT PETER, MN)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arlington:

  • MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 63 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MSP)
  • ST CLOUD REGIONAL (about 64 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Abbreviation: STC)
  • MASON CITY MUNI (about 114 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Abbreviation: MCW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arlington:

  • GLENCOE MUNI (about 10 miles; GLENCOE, MN; Abbreviation: GYL)
  • LE SUEUR MUNI (about 18 miles; LE SUEUR, MN; Abbreviation: 12Y)
  • A.R.S. SPORT STRIP (about 21 miles; BELLE PLAINE, MN; Abbreviation: 7Y7)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:

  • GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE (about 20 miles; ST PETER, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,355)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE-MANKATO (about 30 miles; NORTH MANKATO, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,186)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 32 miles; MANKATO, MN; Full-time enrollment: 11,210)
  • NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; BLOOMINGTON, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,636)
  • HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 60 miles; BROOKLYN PARK, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,138)
  • NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; BROOKLYN PARK, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,097)
  • MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 61 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,857)

Schools

Public high school in Arlington:

  • SIBLEY EAST-ARLINGTON SR. (Students: 296; Location: 202 3RD AVE. N.W.; Grades: 10 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Arlington:

  • SIBLEY EAST-ARLINGTON EL. (Students: 298; Location: 202 3RD AVE. N.W.; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle school in Arlington:

  • ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 91; Location: 510 WEST ADAMS STREET; Grades: PK – 8)

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