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Arlington County

Virginia · 207,627 residents · 25.997 sq mi
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Arlington County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,880. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $571,700. Households here earn about 55% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207,627
+10%since 2000
from 189,453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,987 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 7,287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
−2%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
164K184K205K225K245K1990201020202024Arlington County
2024236K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,880
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,001 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,724
+53%since 2000
from $37,706 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,700
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,519
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
56.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+62%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(114,489)
Black9.1%(17,244)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(35,268)
Asian8.6%(16,232)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.5%(131,632)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64%(132,961)
Black8.2%(17,088)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(31,382)
Asian9.5%(19,762)
Other3.4%(7,115)
Diversity Score69.1%(143,521)
Diversity Score
69
−1%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
36.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
27.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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ARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$735,100+29%
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ARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$109,870+16%
Home value$737,100+29%
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Home value$732,800+28%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington County, Virginia?

Arlington County, Virginia has about 207,627 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arlington County, Virginia earns about $94,880 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 $571,700, and the typical rent is about $1,519 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington County, Virginia?

About 70.1% 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 7.0% 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 36,691 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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