Arlington is a CDP located in Arlington County Virginia. Arlington has a 2024 population of 240,548. It is also the county seat of Arlington County. Arlington is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 236,434 in 2020.
The average household income in Arlington is $180,199 with a poverty rate of 6.67%. The median age in Arlington is 35.3 years: 35.1 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153,250 | 64.98% |
| Asian | 24,308 | 10.31% |
| Two or more races | 22,297 | 9.45% |
| Black or African American | 21,994 | 9.33% |
| Other race | 12,885 | 5.46% |
| Native American | 869 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 242 | 0.1% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 110,887 | 2.1 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Non Family | 60,863 | 1.34 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Married | 40,626 | 3.05 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 5,938 | 2.89 | 44 | 56 |
| Male | 3,460 | 2.85 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
42.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,933 | 1.69% |
| Associates Degree | 5,657 | 3.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61,741 | 35.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 71,149 | 41.1% |
| High School Graduate | 12,636 | 7.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,180 | 2.99% |
| Some College | 13,828 | 7.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 107,402 | 106,473 | 93,265 |
| Hispanic | 24,324 | 19,581 | 11,445 |
| Asian | 18,489 | 17,543 | 14,386 |
| Black | 15,853 | 14,674 | 8,284 |
| 2+ Races | 13,225 | 12,025 | 8,741 |
| Other Race | 8,226 | 6,058 | 2,689 |
| Native American | 526 | 411 | 337 |
| Islander | 138 | 108 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 86.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,818 | $106,182 | $81,057 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,622 | $139,097 | $104,875 |
| High School Graduate | $35,150 | $38,994 | $28,069 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,435 | $36,757 | $19,591 |
| Overall | $93,636 | $103,589 | $82,156 |
| Some College | $53,496 | $59,254 | $45,299 |
$93,636
Average Earnings
$103,589
Average Male
$82,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.46% of Arlington residents speak only English, while 28.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 139,028 | 5,707 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic | 36,226 | 3,649 | 10.07% |
| Black | 21,058 | 3,004 | 14.27% |
| Asian | 24,185 | 2,757 | 11.4% |
| Multiple | 21,991 | 1,705 | 7.75% |
| Other | 12,745 | 1,325 | 10.4% |
| Native | 856 | 127 | 14.84% |
| Islander | 242 | 14 | 5.79% |
6.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.9%
Male Poverty Rate
7.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arlington is Native, with 14.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arlington is White, with 4.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.37% |
| High School | 15.65% |
| Some College | 9.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.73% |
| Female Employed | 3.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $188,191 | $236,906 |
| Households | $137,387 | $180,199 |
| Married Families | $211,087 | $263,667 |
| Non Families | $107,255 | $131,252 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11,875
Number of Veterans
9,765
Male Veterans
2,110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 6,595 |
| First Gulf War | 4,520 |
| Vietnam | 2,190 |
| Korea | 636 |
| World War II | 157 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4,939 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,947 |
| 75+ | 1,859 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,673 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,457 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,342 | 7.38% |
| Hispanic | 1,257 | 4.6% |
| Black | 1,092 | 6.33% |
| 2+ Races | 651 | 4.47% |
| Asian | 441 | 2.14% |
| Other Race | 260 | 2.69% |
| Islander | 47 | 22.82% |
| Native American | 42 | 6.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.4%
Labor Force Participation
74.4%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
21.69%
Born in Arlington
77.74%
Native Born
22.26%
Foreign Born
10.75%
Non Citizen
11.51%
Naturalized
77.74% of Arlington residents were born in the United States, with 21.69% having been born in Virginia. 10.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 240,548 | 2,352 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 238,196 | 2,351 | 1% |
| 2022 | 235,845 | 81 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 235,764 | -670 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 236,434 | 2,970 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 233,464 | 1,661 | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 231,803 | 2,269 | 0.99% |
| 2017 | 229,534 | 3,442 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 226,092 | 2,147 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 223,945 | 3,772 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 220,173 | 5,312 | 2.47% |
| 2013 | 214,861 | 5,784 | 2.77% |
| 2012 | 209,077 | 6,078 | 2.99% |
| 2011 | 202,999 | -4,628 | -2.23% |
| 2010 | 207,627 | 0 | 0% |