Arlington, VA Demographics
What is the population of Arlington?
There are 235,845 residents in Arlington, with a median age of 35.3. Of this, 50.47% are males and 49.53% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.73% of the resident pool in Arlington, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.52%. Additionally, 10.75% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 185,473 people in Arlington currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 235,845 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 119,030 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 116,815 | -0.3% |
Male Population 50.47%
Female Population 49.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.3 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 176,238 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 34,255 | 0.8% |
| Not Citizen | 25,352 | -1.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.73%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.52%
Not Citizen 10.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,820 | -2.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 16,001 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,485 | 4.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 17,570 | 7.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 185,473 | -0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 2.07%
Moved from Same County 6.86%
Moved from Same State 4.06%
Moved from Different State 7.53%
Same House as Last Year 79.48%
What are the employment statistics in Arlington?
White-collar workers make up 94.22% of the working population in Arlington, while blue-collar employees account for 5.78%. There are also 9,861 entrepreneurs in Arlington (6.71% of the workforce); 79,420 workers employed in private companies (54.04%); and 37,432 people working in governmental institutions (25.47%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 138,461 | 0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 8,496 | -8.0% |
White Collar 94.22%
Blue Collar 5.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,861 | -0.8% |
| Private Companies | 79,420 | -0.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 37,432 | 2.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 20,244 | -0.5% |
Self Employees 6.71%
Private Companies 54.04%
Governmental Workers 25.47%
Not for Profit Companies 13.78%
How many households are there in Arlington?
There are a total of 110,887 households in Arlington, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 45.11% of these Arlington households, while non-family units account for the remaining 54.89%. Additionally, 20.74% of households have children and 79.26% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 110,887 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 50,024 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 60,863 | 2.2% |
Family Households 45.11%
Non-Family Households 54.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 22,999 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 87,888 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 20.74%
Households without Children 79.26%
What are the median and average incomes in Arlington?
The average annual household income in Arlington is $180,199, while the median household income sits at $137,387 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $141,975, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $164,076. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $80,524 and $97,795, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $180,199 | 8.6% |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | 7.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 214,879 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Arlington?
There are 119,247 housing units in Arlington, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 110,887 occupied housing units in Arlington, 42.24% are owner-occupied, while 57.76% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $839,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,367 per month in Arlington.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 119,247 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,233 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 15,443 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15,731 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13,594 | -4.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,033 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13,188 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,612 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17,100 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 12,691 | 6.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 622 | 311.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 110,887 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 46,842 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $64,045 | 1.3% |
Owner Occupied 42.24%
Renter Occupied 57.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 34,015 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,827 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $839,800 | 11.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $819,500 | 8.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,367 | 6.2% |
With Mortgage 72.62%
Without Mortgage 27.38%
What is the level of education in Arlington?
Approximately 10.2% of the population in Arlington holds a high school degree (that's 19,707 residents), while 9.04% have attained a college certificate (19,485 locals) and 37.42% have a bachelor's degree (72,278 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,379 | -10.4% |
| Some High School | 19,707 | -2.3% |
| Some College | 19,485 | 0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 6,211 | -2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 72,278 | 1.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 72,122 | 0.0% |
No High School 2.78%
Some High School 10.2%
Some College 9.04%
Associate Degree 3.22%
Bachelor's Degree 37.42%
Graduate Degree 37.34%
What is the marital status of Arlington residents?
A total of 88,714 people in Arlington have never been married (which represents 44.46% of the total population), while 88,926 of them are wedded (44.56%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,160 (1.08%) and 15,899 (7.97%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 88,714 | 1.3% |
| Married | 88,926 | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2,160 | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6,020 | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15,899 | 15,899.0% |
Never Married 44.46%
Married 44.56%
Separated 1.08%
Widowed 3.02%
Divorced 7.97%
What are the most common means of transportation in Arlington?
The top three means of transportation people in Arlington use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and bus or trolley bus. A total of 68,950 residents commute by car, 19,445 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 7,692 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 68,950 | -6.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7,692 | -9.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 19,445 | N/A |
| Railroad | 210 | 36.4% |
| Ferryboat | 29 | 11.5% |
| Bicycle | 2,111 | -2.3% |
| Motorcycle | 273 | -7.5% |
| TaxiCab | 866 | -5.8% |
| Walk | 6,961 | 3.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Arlington by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22201 | 38,010 | 19,796 | $140,453.00 | $177,903.00 |
| 22202 | 28,084 | 15,798 | $137,736.00 | $159,995.00 |
| 22203 | 25,753 | 13,304 | $123,315.00 | $157,209.00 |
| 22204 | 52,359 | 22,950 | $105,674.00 | $138,393.00 |
| 22205 | 18,523 | 6,796 | $206,369.00 | $248,995.00 |
| 22206 | 20,553 | 10,887 | $130,772.00 | $150,411.00 |
| 22207 | 34,647 | 12,110 | $227,941.00 | $311,011.00 |
| 22209 | 13,173 | 7,962 | $112,550.00 | $154,673.00 |
| 22213 | 4,150 | 1,648 | $200,833.00 | $234,344.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.