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Upper Arlington

Ohio · 36,800 residents · 9.795 sq mi
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Upper Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $429,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 115% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,800
+9%since 2000
from 33,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,757 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
−5%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024Upper Arlington
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,688
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,116 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,163
+62%since 2000
from $42,025 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,248
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $776 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(31,647)
Black0.6%(198)
Hispanic / Latino1%(330)
Asian3.5%(1,185)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(4,155)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(31,467)
Black1%(352)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(886)
Asian6.5%(2,409)
Other2.8%(1,043)
Diversity Score29.6%(10,885)
Diversity Score
30
+140%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Arlington, Ohio?

Upper Arlington, Ohio has about 36,800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Arlington, Ohio?

The typical household in Upper Arlington, Ohio earns about $124,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Arlington, Ohio expensive?

In Upper Arlington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $429,100, and the typical rent is about $1,248 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Arlington, Ohio?

About 78.7% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Arlington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Arlington, Ohio?

About 1.8% of people in Upper Arlington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upper Arlington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Upper Arlington, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,672 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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