Arlington, Wisconsin Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Arlington is 830, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, supported by agriculture and the town’s rural charm in southern Wisconsin.
City Facts
- Year founded: Mid-1800s
- County: Columbia County
- Land area: 0.8 square miles
- Population density: 1,038 people per square mile
- Area code: 608
- Zip code: 53911
Geography and Location
Arlington is located in southern Wisconsin, within Columbia County, about 20 miles north of Madison. The village is surrounded by farmland, and agriculture plays a central role in the local economy, with corn, soybeans, and dairy farming being prominent. Arlington has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. Wisconsin Highway 60 runs through Arlington, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Madison and Portage. The town’s small size and rural setting make it a peaceful, close-knit community, with strong ties to farming and a focus on family-friendly living. Arlington’s proximity to Madison allows residents to enjoy the quiet of rural life while being within easy reach of the amenities and employment opportunities of the state’s capital.
Demographics
Median resident age: 39.2 years
Median household income: $58,750
Median house value: $144,000
Population by Race
Races in Arlington:
- White Non-Hispanic (99.5%)
Ancestries: German (51.5%), Norwegian (15.9%), Irish (13.7%), English (12.5%), United States (5.8%), French (3.8%).
Elevation: 1052 feet
Land area: 0.7 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Arlington
- High school or higher: 90.8%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
- Unemployed: 1.9%
- Mean travel time to work: 23.2 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Arlington town
- Never married: 15.9%
- Now married: 71.3%
- Separated: 1.5%
- Widowed: 3.4%
- Divorced: 7.9%
0.9% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +96 (+12.8%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Arlington:
- MENDOTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (about 16 miles; MADISON, WI)
- DIVINE SAVIOR HEALTHCARE 80 (about 16 miles; PORTAGE, WI)
- UNIV OF WI HOSPITALS/CLINICS AUTHORITY (about 19 miles; MADISON, WI)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arlington:
- DANE COUNTY REGIONAL-TRUAX FIELD (about 15 miles; MADISON, WI; Abbreviation: MSN)
- ROCK CO (about 55 miles; JANESVILLE, WI; Abbreviation: JVL)
- WITTMAN REGIONAL (about 73 miles; OSHKOSH, WI; Abbreviation: OSH)
Other public-use airports nearest to Arlington:
- GILBERT FIELD (about 11 miles; RIO, WI; Abbreviation: 94C)
- WAUNAKEE (about 13 miles; WAUNAKEE, WI; Abbreviation: 6P3)
- PORTAGE MUNI (about 16 miles; PORTAGE, WI; Abbreviation: C47)
Amtrak stations near Arlington:
- 16 miles: PORTAGE (400 W. ONEIDA ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
- 19 miles: MADISON (800 LANGDON ST.) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, public transit connection.
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:
- MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 16 miles; MADISON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,914)
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON (about 19 miles; MADISON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 37,607)
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN COLLEGES (about 19 miles; MADISON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,737)
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER (about 58 miles; WHITEWATER, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,493)
- MORAINE PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 66 miles; FOND DU LAC, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,037)
- ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; ROCKFORD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,200)
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH (about 76 miles; OSHKOSH, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,057)
Public primary/middle school in Arlington:
- ARLINGTON EL (Students: 81; Location: 307 BULLEN RD; Grades: KG – 03)