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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arlington

Massachusetts · 42,389 residents · 5.142 sq mi
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Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,344. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $284,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% 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

42,389
−5%since 1990
from 44,630 in 1990
1990 – 2024
8,244 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 8,680 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+7%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
41K42K44K45K47K1990201020202024Arlington
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,344
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,309 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,399
+60%since 1990
from $21,449 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$284,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$934
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $754 in 1990
US average: $602
58.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
41.2% rent
4.4
−9%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(42,623)
Black1.1%(469)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(650)
Asian3%(1,335)
Diversity Score14.1%(6,288)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(38,058)
Black1.6%(690)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(787)
Asian4.9%(2,096)
Diversity Score20.1%(8,537)
20
+43%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.8%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.2%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Arlington, Massachusetts?

Arlington, Massachusetts has about 42,389 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Arlington, Massachusetts earns about $64,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Massachusetts expensive?

In Arlington, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $284,900, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Massachusetts?

About 52.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Massachusetts?

About 4.1% of people in Arlington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,241 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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