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Arlington County

Virginia · 238,643 residents · 25.997 sq mi
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Arlington County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,604. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $731,700. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238,643
+26%since 2000
from 189,453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,180 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 7,287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
164K184K205K225K245K1990201020202024Arlington County
2024236K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,604
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,001 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,078
+94%since 2000
from $37,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$731,700
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,005
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
61.3% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+61%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(139,653)
Black8.5%(20,330)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(37,362)
Asian11.4%(27,235)
Other4.5%(10,822)
Diversity Score75%(178,953)
Segregation Score30%(71,594)
Diversity Score
75
+8%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 79.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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ARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$119,681−2%
Home value$735,100same
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ARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$109,870−10%
Home value$737,100+1%
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Income$153,637+25%
Home value$732,800same
Population1,167,873+379%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington County, Virginia?

Arlington County, Virginia has about 238,643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arlington County, Virginia earns about $122,604 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 $731,700, and the typical rent is about $2,005 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington County, Virginia?

About 75.8% 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 6.4% 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 67,707 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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