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Central

Texas · Arlington · 26,520 residents · 5.36 sq mi
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The short version

Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $260,334. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arlington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,520
Population density
4,948 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,348
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,372
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,334
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,287
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.2%
74.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic30.3%(8,027)
Black15.5%(4,110)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(9,867)
Asian14.9%(3,942)
Other2.2%(574)
Diversity Score90.4%(23,980)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.3%(8,027)
Black15.5%(4,110)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(9,867)
Asian14.9%(3,942)
Other2.2%(574)
Diversity Score90.4%(23,980)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Foreign born
31.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Arlington, Texas?

Central, Arlington, Texas has about 26,520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Arlington, Texas?

The typical household in Central, Arlington, Texas earns about $50,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Arlington, Texas expensive?

In Central, Arlington, Texas, the median home is worth about $260,334, and the typical rent is about $1,287 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Arlington, Texas?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Arlington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Arlington, Texas?

About 30.6% of people in Central, Arlington, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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