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Arrington

Virginia · 708 residents · 10.414 sq mi
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Arrington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,900. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
708
+10%vs 2011
vs 642 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 62 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+20%vs 2011
vs 32.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5847599341K1K201020202024Arrington
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,604 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$12,091
−4%vs 2011
vs $12,576 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.257
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.256 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $531 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−17.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.4% in 2011
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−18.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(314)
Black51.1%(328)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(401)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(451)
Black31.5%(223)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.9%(28)
Diversity Score64.8%(459)
Diversity Score
65
+4%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
50.4%
+8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−35%vs 2011
vs 37.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
−17.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.7%
+20.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
29.4%
+25.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−34.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Female
46.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arrington, Virginia?

Arrington, Virginia has about 708 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arrington, Virginia?

The typical household in Arrington, Virginia earns about $31,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arrington, Virginia expensive?

In Arrington, Virginia, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Arrington, Virginia?

About 2.2% 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 28.4% of people in Arrington, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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