Arlington, South Dakota (zip code 57212) is a small town with a population of 1,857 people and a population density of 8 people per square mile. It is located in Kingsbury County and has been around since 1887. Located in the northeast corner of the state, it has easy access to both Sioux Falls and Madison, making it an ideal place for those who want to live near larger cities while still experiencing the small-town life.
The local businesses of Arlington include a grocery store, bank, post office, auto repair shop, convenience store and gas station. There are also several restaurants in town that offer classic American fare as well as Mexican and Italian dishes. Additionally, there is an artisan shop that sells locally made items such as handcrafted jewelry and paintings by local artists.
For year-round outdoor activities nearby Arlington offers plenty of options such as hiking trails at Maplewood State Park or fishing in the many lakes on the area. Bird watching can be enjoyed at both Maplewood State Park or Waubay National Wildlife Refuge while golfers can head over to Lakeview Golf Course just outside town limits.
Other organizations in Arlington include The Arlington Food Bank which helps those in need with food assistance programs as well as volunteer outreach programs like Meals on Wheels which delivers meals to seniors’ homes throughout the county. The community also hosts several annual events like The Threshing Bee & Tractor Pull which showcases vintage farm machinery from the area plus musical performances by local bands; 4th of July festivities complete with free fireworks; and the Harvest Festival held each October with hayrides through Elm Valley Gardens Pumpkin Patch. Lastly, there are also several sport events held throughout the year including high school football games played at Bobcat Stadium or minor league baseball games played at Sioux Falls Stadium.
The population in Arlington (zip 57212) is 1,857. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Arlington (zip 57212) is 40.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Arlington (zip 57212) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Arlington (zip 57212)
- 65.7% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 25.1% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in Arlington (zip 57212)
- 92.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander