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Arlington Heights

Illinois · 75,101 residents · 16.613 sq mi
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Arlington Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,257. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $365,000. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,101
−1%since 2000
from 76,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,521 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+8%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K74K76K77K78K1990201020202024Arlington Heights
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,257
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,807 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,277
+20%since 2000
from $33,544 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $933 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+48%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(66,612)
Black0.9%(706)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(3,393)
Asian6%(4,534)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(20,010)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(63,532)
Black1.2%(936)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(4,306)
Asian7.1%(5,320)
Other1.2%(881)
Diversity Score34.2%(25,658)
Diversity Score
34
+30%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington Heights, Illinois?

Arlington Heights, Illinois has about 75,101 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arlington Heights, Illinois earns about $75,257 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 $365,000, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington Heights, Illinois?

About 50.7% 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 4.0% of people in Arlington Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington Heights, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington Heights, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 359 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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