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Arlington

Washington · 22,031 residents (2025 est.) · 9.97 sq mi
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Arlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,231. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $538,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,095
+80%since 2000
from 11,713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,116 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 1,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+16%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22,031 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K7K13K18K23K1990201020202024Arlington
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,231
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,302 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,206
+131%since 2000
from $19,146 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+23%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$538,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,905
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+68%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(10,240)
Black1.1%(126)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(683)
Asian2.1%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(2,551)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(15,060)
Black1.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino16%(3,368)
Asian5.4%(1,135)
Other5.9%(1,236)
Diversity Score57.3%(12,085)
Diversity Score
57
+163%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Washington?

Arlington, Washington has about 21,095 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Washington?

The typical household in Arlington, Washington earns about $88,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington, Washington expensive?

In Arlington, Washington, the median home is worth about $538,800, and the typical rent is about $1,905 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Washington?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington, Washington?

About 12.7% of people in Arlington, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,092 residents, a change of about 427 percent over that period.

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