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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arlington

Texas · 332,969 residents · 95.842 sq mi
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Arlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,622. Population has grown 27% since 1990. Median home value is $94,800. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

332,969
+27%since 1990
from 261,763 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,474 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 2,731 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.7
+5%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
248K289K330K371K411K1990201020202024Arlington
2024398K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,622
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,048 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,445
+38%since 1990
from $16,239 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$635
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $444 in 1990
US average: $602
54.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
45.3% rent
2.0
−15%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(216,475)
Black8.4%(22,084)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(22,152)
Asian4%(10,359)
Diversity Score50.4%(131,906)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(198,591)
Black13.5%(45,061)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(60,817)
Asian6%(19,837)
Diversity Score70.9%(235,910)
71
+41%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Texas?

Arlington, Texas has about 332,969 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Texas?

The typical household in Arlington, Texas earns about $47,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Texas expensive?

In Arlington, Texas, the median home is worth about $94,800, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Texas?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Texas?

About 9.9% of people in Arlington, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71,206 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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