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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Arlington County

Virginia · 189,453 residents · 25.997 sq mi
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Arlington County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,001. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $233,700. Households here earn about 35% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189,453
+11%since 1990
from 170,936 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,287 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 6,575 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
164K184K205K225K245K1990201020202024Arlington County
2024236K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,001
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,706
+47%since 1990
from $25,633 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,700
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $703 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 44.6% in 1990
56.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−28%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.2%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 52.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−25%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Arlington County to nearby counties

ARLINGTON COUNTY VS
Falls Church
Income$143,262+127%
Home value$1,055,600+352%
Population15,159−94%
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ARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$119,681+90%
Home value$735,100+215%
Population160,662−34%
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ARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$109,870+74%
Home value$737,100+215%
Population693,645+184%
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ARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$153,637+144%
Home value$732,800+214%
Population1,167,873+379%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington County, Virginia?

Arlington County, Virginia has about 189,453 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arlington County, Virginia?

The typical household in Arlington County, Virginia earns about $63,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington County, Virginia expensive?

In Arlington County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $233,700, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington County, Virginia?

About 60.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington County, Virginia?

About 7.8% of people in Arlington County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arlington County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Arlington County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,517 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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