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The current estimated population of Arlington is 21,000, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown steadily due to suburban development and its appeal as a residential community within commuting distance of Seattle and Everett.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1903
  • County: Snohomish County
  • Land area: 9.8 square miles
  • Population density: 2,143 people per square mile
  • Area code: 360
  • Zip codes: 98223

Geography and Location

Arlington is located in Snohomish County, in western Washington, about 40 miles north of Seattle and 10 miles north of Everett. The town is situated near the Stillaguamish River and at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, offering residents easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing. Arlington has a marine west coast climate, with mild, wet winters and cool, dry summers, typical of the Pacific Northwest. The town is accessible via Interstate 5, which runs just west of Arlington, providing convenient connections to the Seattle metropolitan area and beyond. Arlington’s local economy is supported by small businesses, manufacturing, and services, with some residents commuting to nearby Everett or Seattle for work. The town’s combination of suburban amenities, access to nature, and proximity to major employment centers makes it a desirable location for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.6 years
Median household income: $46,302
Median house value: $174,800

Population by Race

Races in Arlington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (87.4%)
  • Hispanic (5.8%)
  • Two or more races (2.8%)
  • Other race (2.5%)
  • American Indian (1.7%)
  • Filipino (1.3%)
  • Black (1.1%)

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

Ancestries: German (20.5%), Irish (13.7%), English (12.5%), Norwegian (11.0%), Swedish (5.9%), United States (4.9%).

Elevation: 120 feet

Land area: 7.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arlington

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arlington city

  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 60.0%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

5.7% Foreign born (1.8% Latin America, 1.5% Asia, 1.4% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +7,368 (+169.6%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Arlington:

  • CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL (330 S STILLAGUAMISH AVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Arlington:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arlington:

  • SNOHOMISH COUNTY (PAINE FLD) (about 22 miles; EVERETT, WA; Abbreviation: PAE)
  • BOEING FIELD/KING COUNTY INTL (about 47 miles; SEATTLE, WA; Abbreviation: BFI)
  • BELLINGHAM INTL (about 50 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Abbreviation: BLI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON MUNI (about 3 miles; ARLINGTON, WA; Abbreviation: AWO)
  • HARVEY FIELD (about 20 miles; SNOHOMISH, WA; Abbreviation: S43)
  • CAMANO ISLAND AIRFIELD (about 21 miles; STANWOOD, WA; Abbreviation: 13W)

Amtrak station near Arlington:

  • 15 miles: EVERETT (2900 BOND ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:

  • EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; EVERETT, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,970)
  • SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; MT VERNON, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,420)
  • EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; LYNNWOOD, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,953)
  • LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 33 miles; KIRKLAND, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,328)
  • SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; SEATTLE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,526)
  • SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-NORTH CAMPUS (about 38 miles; SEATTLE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,489)
  • CITY UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; BELLEVUE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,007)

Schools

Public high schools in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,537; Location: 18821 CROWN RIDGE BLVD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 760; Location: 17023 11TH AVE NE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • WESTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 143; Location: 18722 59TH AVE NE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Arlington:

  • POST MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 829; Location: 1220 E. 5TH ST; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 635; Location: 16800 16TH DR N.E.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • PRESIDENTS ELEMENTARY (Students: 626; Location: 401 N FRENCH AVE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • EAGLE CREEK ELEMENTARY (Students: 593; Location: 1216 E 5TH; Grades: KG – 06)
  • KENT PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY (Students: 574; Location: 8110 207TH ST NE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • PIONEER ELEMENTARY (Students: 553; Location: 8213 EAGLEFIELD DR; Grades: KG – 06)
  • LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 427; Location: 17000 16TH DR N.E.; Grades: PK – 02)
  • COUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 424; Location: 16216 11TH AVE N.E.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • ENGLISH CROSSING ELEMENTARY (Students: 399; Location: 16728 16TH DR N.E.; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • STILLAGUAMISH SCHOOL (Students: 307; Location: 315 N FRENCH AVE; Grades: KG – 12)

Private primary/middle school in Arlington:

  • PACIFIC SCHOOL OF ACADEMICS (Students: 6; Location: 11105 HOMESTEAD RD; Grades: 6 – 10)

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