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Arlington Heights

Illinois · 76,031 residents · 16.613 sq mi
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Arlington Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,807. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $222,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,031
+1%since 1990
from 75,460 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,577 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 4,542 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+11%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K74K76K77K78K1990201020202024Arlington Heights
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,807
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,331 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,544
+47%since 1990
from $22,864 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $168,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $711 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
23.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(71,493)
Black0.7%(500)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,989)
Asian3.7%(2,813)
Diversity Score18.2%(13,752)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(66,612)
Black0.9%(706)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(3,393)
Asian6%(4,534)
Diversity Score26.3%(20,010)
Diversity Score
26
+44%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 39.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 89.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−20%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington Heights, Illinois?

Arlington Heights, Illinois has about 76,031 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington Heights, Illinois?

The typical household in Arlington Heights, Illinois earns about $67,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington Heights, Illinois expensive?

In Arlington Heights, Illinois, the median home is worth about $222,900, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington Heights, Illinois?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington Heights, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington Heights, Illinois?

About 2.5% of people in Arlington Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington Heights, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington Heights, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 571 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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