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Southwest

Texas · Arlington · 54,825 residents · 18.172 sq mi
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The short version

Southwest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,794. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $353,853. Households here earn about 41% more than the Arlington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Southwest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,825
Population density
3,017 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,794
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,512
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,853
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,960
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(28,774)
Black17.2%(9,423)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(10,262)
Asian5.7%(3,098)
Other6%(3,268)
Diversity Score81.7%(44,766)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(28,774)
Black17.2%(9,423)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(10,262)
Asian5.7%(3,098)
Other6%(3,268)
Diversity Score81.7%(44,766)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Foreign born
12.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Southwest

Queens
Pop 55,339
St. Albans
Pop 54,727
Fairgrounds
Pop 49,742
Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley
Pop 50,132
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Queens
Income$105,451same
Home value$684,410+93%
Population55,339+1%
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SOUTHWEST VS
St. Albans
Income$102,034−4%
Home value$651,010+84%
Population54,727same
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SOUTHWEST VS
Fairgrounds
Income$107,398+2%
Home value$648,477+83%
Population49,742−9%
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SOUTHWEST VS
Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley
Income$107,992+2%
Home value$1,164,911+229%
Population50,132−9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest, Arlington, Texas?

Southwest, Arlington, Texas has about 54,825 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southwest, Arlington, Texas earns about $105,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest, Arlington, Texas expensive?

In Southwest, Arlington, Texas, the median home is worth about $353,853, and the typical rent is about $1,960 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest, Arlington, Texas?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest, Arlington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.2% of people in Southwest, 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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