Population 2,986 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arlington
Household size in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.73 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.86 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.46 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Arlington are small: just 1.86 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.32 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.6 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, Arlington is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Only two of Birmingham's 17 neighborhoods are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Arlington: 18.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Arlington has a higher share of single-parent households than most Birmingham neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arlington
Renters in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.9% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.0% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 72.9% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Arlington: 72.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 79.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Few Birmingham neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only two of 17.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Arlington: 20.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Arlington has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Birmingham neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Arlington is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $511 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $521 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $589 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $657 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$146 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Arlington runs $657 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Birmingham neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arlington
Bachelor's degrees in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Arlington: 8.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. No other Birmingham neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.6% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.8% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.6% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in Arlington never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. No other Birmingham neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Arlington runs well above the national rate: 11.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Arlington has the highest unemployment rate of any Birmingham neighborhood. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arlington compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1.86 | 45.3 | 18.9% | 72.9% | 20.7% | 1966 | $657 | 8.2% | 71.6% | 11.1% |
| Glen Iris | 1.78 | 32.2 | 10.0% | 72.6% | 18.2% | 1971 | $1,134 | 49.5% | 93.9% | 6.7% |
| Five Points South | 2.12 | 25.2 | 2.9% | 74.7% | 27.6% | 1972 | $1,111 | 70.4% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| Belview Heights | 2.58 | 47.8 | 19.0% | 38.7% | 17.6% | 1959 | $1,032 | 15.8% | 89.0% | 5.2% |
| Southside | 1.38 | 36.5 | 2.8% | 75.4% | 19.4% | 1978 | $1,390 | 73.7% | 98.6% | 1.7% |
| Norwood | 1.65 | 41.0 | 9.4% | 46.2% | 21.8% | 1952 | $1,270 | 33.8% | 86.8% | 3.3% |
| Highland Park | 1.35 | 36.0 | 2.2% | 64.5% | 13.2% | 1950 | $1,207 | 74.0% | 98.5% | 4.5% |
| Redmont Park | 2.10 | 50.8 | 1.1% | 24.9% | 11.6% | 1953 | $1,403 | 89.0% | 99.6% | 2.7% |
| Forest Park | 1.79 | 39.3 | 2.6% | 56.8% | 10.8% | 1977 | $1,238 | 67.7% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
| Crossgate | 2.24 | 39.7 | 9.2% | 37.0% | 7.3% | 1978 | $1,523 | 61.9% | 95.0% | 0.9% |
| Crestline | 1.90 | 31.7 | 8.8% | 40.5% | 10.6% | 1973 | $1,383 | 71.9% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Park Hill, Moline, IL · Morristown Historic District, Morristown, NJ · Northside Hester Park, St. Cloud, MN · Caballo Hills, Oakland, CA · Shady Park Neighbourhood, Muskegon, MI · Kenwood, Cincinnati, OH · Point Pleasant Manor, Brick, NJ · Johnson's Woods, Milwaukee, WI · Bear Canyon, Tucson, AZ · South Coast, Santa Ana, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arlington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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