Arlington is a city located in Snohomish County Washington. Arlington has a 2024 population of 21,594. Arlington is currently growing at a rate of 1.83% annually and its population has increased by 7.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,042 in 2020.
The average household income in Arlington is $114,059 with a poverty rate of 7.45%. The median age in Arlington is 36.9 years: 36.3 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,510 | 76.54% |
| Two or more races | 1,953 | 9.64% |
| Asian | 1,197 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 1,067 | 5.27% |
| Black or African American | 333 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 132 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.35% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,502 | 2.69 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 4,010 | 3.4 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Non Family | 2,388 | 1.24 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Female | 826 | 3.06 | 39 | 61 |
| Male | 278 | 3.93 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 872 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,649 | 12.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,897 | 14.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 991 | 7.39% |
| High School Graduate | 3,955 | 29.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 414 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 3,632 | 27.08% |
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 | 10,194 | 9,502 | 2,158 |
| Hispanic | 1,506 | 1,099 | 204 |
| 2+ Races | 984 | 984 | 156 |
| Asian | 866 | 684 | 308 |
| Other Race | 595 | 335 | 77 |
| Black | 216 | 216 | 170 |
| Islander | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| Native American | 57 | 52 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 78.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,978 | $81,705 | $67,745 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,350 | $106,063 | $76,500 |
| High School Graduate | $46,442 | $61,471 | $36,319 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,000 | $36,958 | $9,190 |
| Overall | $58,796 | $75,953 | $38,598 |
| Some College | $68,125 | $87,029 | $39,313 |
$58,796
Average Earnings
$75,953
Average Male
$38,598
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.06% of Arlington residents speak only English, while 16.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,958 | 780 | 26.37% |
| White | 14,428 | 623 | 4.32% |
| Other | 1,067 | 597 | 55.95% |
| Multiple | 1,951 | 185 | 9.48% |
| Asian | 1,156 | 59 | 5.1% |
7.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.24%
Male Poverty Rate
8.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arlington is Other, with 55.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arlington is White, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.92% |
| High School | 9.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.58% |
| Some College | 3.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.87% |
| Female Employed | 2.35% |
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,696 | $133,896 |
| Households | $89,587 | $114,059 |
| Married Families | $122,630 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,841 | $65,481 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
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
1,856
Number of Veterans
1,771
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 689 |
| First Gulf War | 526 |
| Vietnam | 392 |
| Korea | 105 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 785 |
| 55 to 64 | 333 |
| 65 to 74 | 279 |
| 75+ | 270 |
| 18 to 34 | 189 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,598 | 13.35% |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 13.79% |
| Asian | 77 | 8.09% |
| Black | 5 | 2.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
57%
Born in Arlington
87.86%
Native Born
12.14%
Foreign Born
8.06%
Non Citizen
4.08%
Naturalized
87.86% of Arlington residents were born in the United States, with 57% having been born in Washington. 8.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,534 | 388 | 1.68% |
| 2028 | 23,146 | 388 | 1.7% |
| 2027 | 22,758 | 388 | 1.73% |
| 2026 | 22,370 | 388 | 1.77% |
| 2025 | 21,982 | 388 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 21,594 | 388 | 1.83% |
| 2023 | 21,206 | 90 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 21,116 | 405 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 20,711 | 669 | 3.34% |
| 2020 | 20,042 | -480 | -2.34% |
| 2019 | 20,522 | 747 | 3.78% |
| 2018 | 19,775 | 537 | 2.79% |
| 2017 | 19,238 | 156 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 19,082 | 220 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 18,862 | 117 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 18,745 | 144 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 18,601 | 322 | 1.76% |
| 2012 | 18,279 | 236 | 1.31% |
| 2011 | 18,043 | 56 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 17,987 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,713 | 7,676 | 190.14% |
| 1990 | 4,037 | 755 | 23% |
| 1980 | 3,282 | -20,252 | -86.05% |