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Arlington, Vermont Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arlington is 2,300, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its rural charm and proximity to outdoor recreational areas in southern Vermont.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1761
  • County: Bennington County
  • Land area: 42.3 square miles
  • Population density: 54 people per square mile
  • Area code: 802
  • Zip code: 05250

Geography and Location

Arlington is located in Bennington County, in southwestern Vermont, along the Battenkill River. The town is situated between the Green Mountains to the east and the Taconic Range to the west, offering residents and visitors scenic views and access to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing. Arlington has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of Vermont’s mountain regions. U.S. Route 7A runs through Arlington, providing easy access to nearby towns such as Bennington and Manchester. The local economy is based primarily on small businesses, tourism, and agriculture, with the town serving as a quiet, rural retreat for those who appreciate Vermont’s natural beauty and historic charm. Arlington’s proximity to major ski resorts and hiking trails in the Green Mountain National Forest makes it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Demographics

Median resident age: 42.0 years
Median household income: $40,590
Median house value: $134,800

Population by Race

Races in Arlington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)

Ancestries: English (23.8%), Irish (18.8%), German (11.2%), United States (9.8%), French (8.1%), Italian (7.0%).

Elevation: 690 feet

Land area: 3.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arlington

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 29.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arlington town

  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 54.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

2.1% Foreign born (1.3% North America, 0.4% Africa).

Population change in the 1990s: +95 (+4.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arlington:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arlington:

  • RUTLAND STATE (about 35 miles; RUTLAND, VT; Abbreviation: RUT)
  • FLOYD BENNETT MEMORIAL (about 37 miles; GLENS FALLS, NY; Abbreviation: GFL)
  • ALBANY INTL (about 51 miles; ALBANY, NY; Abbreviation: ALB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arlington:

  • CHAPIN FLD (about 14 miles; CAMBRIDGE, NY; Abbreviation: 1B8)
  • WILLIAM H. MORSE STATE (about 14 miles; BENNINGTON, VT; Abbreviation: DDH)
  • MOUNT SNOW (about 24 miles; WEST DOVER, VT; Abbreviation: 4V8)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:

  • WILLIAMS COLLEGE (about 27 miles; WILLIAMSTOWN, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,047)
  • ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; QUEENSBURY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,182)
  • RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (about 43 miles; TROY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,150)
  • HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; TROY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,337)
  • SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (about 43 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,499)
  • SKIDMORE COLLEGE (about 43 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,317)
  • SIENA COLLEGE (about 50 miles; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,001)

Schools

Public high school in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON MEMORIAL (Students: 237; Location: 529 EAST ARLINGTON RD; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arlington:

  • FISHER SCHOOL (Students: 169; Location: 504 EAST ARLINGTON RD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • SUNDERLAND ELEM. SCHOOL (Students: 70; Location: 1305 SUNDERLAND RD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • BATTENKILL VALLEY S.U. (Location: 530-A E ARLINGTON ROAD; Grades: PK – 12)

Libraries

Library in Arlington:

  • MARTHA CANFIELD MEMORIAL (Operating income: $87,965; Location: P.O. BOX 267, 528 E ARLINGTON RD.; 18,706 books; 364 audio materials; 228 video materials; 53 serial subscriptions)

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