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East

Texas · Arlington · 92,713 residents · 20.618 sq mi
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The short version

East has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $226,193. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arlington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 22 census tracts that make up East; 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 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92,713
Population density
4,497 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,202
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,950
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,193
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,486
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.7%
63.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(13,113)
Black20.9%(19,337)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(51,269)
Asian6.1%(5,701)
Other3.6%(3,293)
Diversity Score78.2%(72,508)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(13,113)
Black20.9%(19,337)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(51,269)
Asian6.1%(5,701)
Other3.6%(3,293)
Diversity Score78.2%(72,508)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
34.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Koreatown
Pop 89,588
Borough Park
Pop 89,673
Westlake
Pop 100,212
Harlem (North)
Pop 86,565
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EAST VS
Koreatown
Income$53,861−1%
Home value$772,715+242%
Population89,588−3%
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EAST VS
Borough Park
Income$56,731+5%
Home value$1,331,824+489%
Population89,673−3%
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EAST VS
Westlake
Income$51,959−4%
Home value$856,253+279%
Population100,212+8%
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EAST VS
Harlem (North)
Income$48,941−10%
Home value$782,321+246%
Population86,565−7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East, Arlington, Texas?

East, Arlington, Texas has about 92,713 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East, Arlington, Texas earns about $54,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East, Arlington, Texas expensive?

In East, Arlington, Texas, the median home is worth about $226,193, and the typical rent is about $1,486 a month.

How educated are people in East, Arlington, Texas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in East, Arlington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.3% of people in East, 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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