Arlington, NY Demographics

A map of Arlington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,161	1,272	41.4%	42.3%
Black	618	717	22.0%	23.8%
Multiracial	414	138	14.8%	4.6%
Hispanic	241	699	8.6%	23.2%
Asian	219	143	7.8%	4.8%
Native American/Other	153	41	5.5%	1.4%

Arlington, New York has an estimated population of 2,806, a decrease from the 3,010 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.4% White, 22.0% Black, 14.8% Multiracial, 8.6% Hispanic, 7.8% Asian, and 5.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arlington has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arlington, that probability was 70.6% in 2020 and 74.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arlington is ranked the 514th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 was ranked the 498th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arlington's White Population

1,161 residents of Arlington, or 41.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arlington is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Arlington ranks 1225th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Arlington's population has decreased from 42.3% to 41.4%.

Arlington is more White than neighboring Poughkeepsie (32.8% White). Arlington is less White than neighboring Vassar College (65.8% White), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (62.6% White), Marist College (63.9% White), and Spackenkill (66% White).

Arlington's Black Population

618 residents of Arlington, or 22.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arlington is higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Arlington ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Black residents' share of Arlington's population has decreased from 23.8% to 22.0%.

Arlington is more Black than neighboring Vassar College (10.3% Black), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (13.4% Black), Marist College (12.3% Black), and Spackenkill (6.1% Black). Arlington is less Black than neighboring Poughkeepsie (30% Black).

Arlington's Asian Population

219 residents of Arlington, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arlington is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Arlington ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 53.1%. Asian residents' share of Arlington's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.8%.

Arlington is more Asian than neighboring Poughkeepsie (1.6% Asian), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (3.5% Asian), and Marist College (6% Asian). Arlington is less Asian than neighboring Vassar College (9.2% Asian), and Spackenkill (11.5% Asian).

Arlington's Hispanic Population

241 residents of Arlington, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arlington is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Arlington ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 65.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Arlington's population has decreased from 23.2% to 8.6%.

Arlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Vassar College (10.7% Hispanic), Poughkeepsie (27.5% Hispanic), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (16.9% Hispanic), Marist College (10.5% Hispanic), and Spackenkill (15.3% Hispanic).

Arlington's Native American/Other Population

153 residents of Arlington, or 5.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arlington is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Arlington ranks 140th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 273.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arlington's population has increased from 1.4% to 5.5%.

Arlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vassar College (0.1% Native American/Other), Poughkeepsie (1.4% Native American/Other), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (0.2% Native American/Other), Marist College (1.5% Native American/Other), and Spackenkill (0% Native American/Other).

Arlington's Multiracial Population

414 residents of Arlington, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arlington is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Arlington ranks 320th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Arlington's population has increased from 4.6% to 14.8%.

Arlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Vassar College (3.9% Multiracial), Poughkeepsie (6.8% Multiracial), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (3.4% Multiracial), Marist College (5.8% Multiracial), and Spackenkill (1.1% 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.