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Arlington

Washington · 17,926 residents · 9.97 sq mi
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Arlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,577. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $282,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,926
+53%since 2000
from 11,713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,798 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 1,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+9%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K7K13K18K23K1990201020202024Arlington
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,577
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,302 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,044
+41%since 2000
from $19,146 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+33%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(14,539)
Black1.1%(197)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,700)
Asian3.2%(576)
Other5.1%(915)
Diversity Score41.2%(7,383)
Diversity Score
41
+89%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington, Washington?

Arlington, Washington has about 17,926 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington, Washington?

The typical household in Arlington, Washington earns about $58,577 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 $282,800, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington, Washington?

About 20.3% 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 7.4% 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 13,923 residents, a change of about 348 percent over that period.

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