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West

Texas · Arlington · 78,048 residents · 19.603 sq mi
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The short version

West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,103. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $312,249. Households here earn about 27% more than the Arlington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 19 census tracts that make up West; 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 39.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,048
Population density
3,981 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,103
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,046
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,249
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,638
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(41,933)
Black11.4%(8,878)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(20,703)
Asian3.7%(2,921)
Other4.6%(3,613)
Diversity Score78.1%(60,926)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(41,933)
Black11.4%(8,878)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(20,703)
Asian3.7%(2,921)
Other4.6%(3,613)
Diversity Score78.1%(60,926)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
14.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Bay Ridge
Pop 84,838
San Pedro
Pop 83,491
South Ozone Park
Pop 80,840
Sylmar
Pop 80,549
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Bay Ridge
Income$95,495same
Home value$951,784+205%
Population84,838+9%
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WEST VS
San Pedro
Income$91,354−4%
Home value$821,409+163%
Population83,491+7%
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South Ozone Park
Income$100,409+6%
Home value$696,369+123%
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Sylmar
Income$100,866+6%
Home value$674,644+116%
Population80,549+3%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West, Arlington, Texas?

West, Arlington, Texas has about 78,048 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West, Arlington, Texas earns about $95,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West, Arlington, Texas expensive?

In West, Arlington, Texas, the median home is worth about $312,249, and the typical rent is about $1,638 a month.

How educated are people in West, Arlington, Texas?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in West, Arlington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.8% of people in West, 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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