Arlington Heights, WA Demographics

A map of Arlington Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,349	2,156	86.1%	87.0%
Multiracial	117	178	4.3%	7.2%
Native American/Other	113	27	4.1%	1.1%
Hispanic	102	90	3.7%	3.6%
Asian	46	23	1.7%	0.9%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.1%

Arlington Heights, Washington has an estimated population of 2,727, a large increase from the 2,477 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 4.1% Native American/Other, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arlington Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arlington Heights has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arlington Heights, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 25.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arlington Heights is ranked the 272nd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arlington Heights was ranked the 285th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arlington Heights's White Population

2,349 residents of Arlington Heights, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arlington Heights is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Arlington Heights ranks 79th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington Heights's White population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Arlington Heights's population has decreased from 87.0% to 86.1%.

Arlington Heights is more White than neighboring Arlington (71.4% White), Bryant (64.2% White), and Sisco Heights (80.8% White). Arlington Heights is less White than neighboring Lake Cavanaugh (100% White), and Canyon Creek (93.7% White).

Arlington Heights's Black Population

0 residents of Arlington Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arlington Heights is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Arlington Heights ranks 505th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington Heights's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Arlington Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Arlington Heights is less Black than neighboring Arlington (1.4% Black), and Canyon Creek (0.4% Black).

Arlington Heights's Asian Population

46 residents of Arlington Heights, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arlington Heights is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Arlington Heights ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington Heights's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Arlington Heights's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.

Arlington Heights is more Asian than neighboring Bryant (0.6% Asian), Sisco Heights (1.1% Asian), Lake Cavanaugh (0% Asian), and Canyon Creek (0.4% Asian). Arlington Heights is less Asian than neighboring Arlington (5.4% Asian).

Arlington Heights's Hispanic Population

102 residents of Arlington Heights, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arlington Heights is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Arlington Heights ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Arlington Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Arlington Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Cavanaugh (0% Hispanic). Arlington Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (16% Hispanic), Bryant (5.6% Hispanic), and Sisco Heights (9.7% Hispanic).

Arlington Heights's Native American/Other Population

113 residents of Arlington Heights, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arlington Heights is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Arlington Heights ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 318.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arlington Heights's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.1%.

Arlington Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (0.9% Native American/Other), Bryant (1.9% Native American/Other), Sisco Heights (0% Native American/Other), Lake Cavanaugh (0% Native American/Other), and Canyon Creek (1.2% Native American/Other).

Arlington Heights's Multiracial Population

117 residents of Arlington Heights, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arlington Heights is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Arlington Heights ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Arlington Heights's population has decreased from 7.2% to 4.3%.

Arlington Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Cavanaugh (0% Multiracial), and Canyon Creek (0.6% Multiracial). Arlington Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (4.9% Multiracial), Bryant (27.8% Multiracial), and Sisco Heights (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.