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Arrington

Virginia · 915 residents · 10.414 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 169 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $220,600. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
915
−16%since 2023
from 1,084 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
88 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 104 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5847599341K1K201020202024Arrington
2024915
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,937
−17%since 2023
from $31,291 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
−4%since 2023
from 0.532 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $144,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57%(618)
Black21.7%(235)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian21.3%(231)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.8%(789)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(599)
Black23.6%(216)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian10.9%(100)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(576)
Diversity Score
63
−14%since 2023
from 73 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
−1%since 2023
from 37.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
Female
44.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
Foreign born
10.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arrington, Virginia?

Arrington, Virginia has about 915 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Arrington, Virginia expensive?

In Arrington, Virginia, the median home is worth about $220,600.

How educated are people in Arrington, Virginia?

About 41.0% of adults age 25 and over in Arrington, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arrington, Virginia?

About 20.8% of people in Arrington, 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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