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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Arlington

Virginia · 170,936 residents · 25.997 sq mi
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Arlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,600. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $231,000. Households here earn about 34% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

170,936
−10%vs 2000
vs 189,453 in 2000
1990 – 2024
6,575 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 7,287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
164K184K205K225K245K1990201020202024Arlington
2024236K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,001 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,633
−32%vs 2000
vs $37,706 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$231,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $233,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$703
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $897 in 2000
US average: $450
44.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.3% in 2000
55.4% rent
5.2
+40%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(114,489)
Black9.1%(17,244)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(35,268)
Asian8.6%(16,232)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.5%(131,632)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(130,745)
Black10.5%(17,947)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(22,742)
Asian6.8%(11,596)
Other6.2%(10,648)
Diversity Score64.4%(110,106)
64
−7%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.3%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
24.0%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Arlington, Virginia?

Arlington, Virginia has about 170,936 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Virginia?

The typical household in Arlington, Virginia earns about $44,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Virginia expensive?

In Arlington, Virginia, the median home is worth about $231,000, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Virginia?

About 52.3% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Virginia?

About 7.1% of people in Arlington, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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