Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA

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2024 Population

115,454

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

8.62%

8.75% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$123,332

1.4% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$692,200

3.19% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

71,877

0.501% 1-year decline

About

36.1% of the households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.9% of the residents in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are DeVry University-Virginia (15 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was $692,200, and the homeownership rate was 35.3%.

Most people in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 1 car per household.

Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA borders District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, Arlington County (North) PUMA, VA, Fairfax County (East Central)--Annandale, West Falls Church & Bailey's Crossroads PUMA, VA, and Alexandria City PUMA, VA.

United States District of Columbia Virginia

Population & Diversity

Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 85.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 26.7% of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (30.9k people).

In 2024, there were 3.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56k people) in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are Spanish (18,316 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,923 households), and Arabic (2,572 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,515

Women

49.8%

58,044

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 115,559 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA.

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Citizenship

85.9%

2024 Citizenship

86.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 85.9% of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 86.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
56k ± 1.57k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.6k ± 878
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
12.5k ± 864

20.7%

Hispanic Population

23.8k people

20.7% of the people in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are hispanic (23.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
2,917 ± 1,309 people
Ethiopia
2,740 ± 1,270 people
China
1,946 ± 1,074 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was El Salvador, the natal country of 2,917 Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,740 and China with 1,946.

Foreign-Born Population

26.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

30.9k people

25.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

29.9k people

As of 2024, 26.7% of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents (30.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 25.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,316 households (16.8%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
3,923 households (3.6%)
Arabic
2,572 households (2.36%)

36.1% of the households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 16.8% of the households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,139 ± 582
Gulf War (1990s)
992 ± 300
Vietnam
874 ± 193

Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.17 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA.

Health

93% of the population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 61.8% on employee plans, 7.33% on Medicaid, 7.46% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 2.91% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see 776 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (776 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 775 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 138 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

776 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in District of Columbia

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see an average of 776 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (776 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in District of Columbia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.5% under 18 years, 30.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.04%

Uninsured

61.8%

Employer Coverage

7.33%

Medicaid

7.46%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

2.91%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA declined by 0.478% from 7.08% to 7.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA employs 71.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA were Management, scientific & technical consulting services (5,622 people), National security & international affairs (5,488 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,246 people), and the highest paying industries were Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($250,954), Business support services ($206,049), and Legal services ($198,140).

Males in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $102,994. The income inequality in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,753

Women

48.4%

37,124

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA in 2024 was 71,877 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

71.9k

2024 Value

−0.501%

1 Year decline

± −0.501%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −0.501%, from 72.2k employees to 71.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (4,773 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,569 people), and Management analysts (2,566 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in District of Columbia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

71.9k

2024 Value

−0.501%

1 Year decline

± −0.501%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −0.501%, from 72.2k employees to 71.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, are Management, scientific & technical consulting services (5,622 people), National security & international affairs (5,488 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,246 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$95,553

Median earning men ± $3,862

$80,031

Median earning women ± $3,579

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($133,183), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,000), and Manufacturing ($105,722).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($133,591), Wholesale Trade ($119,728), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,831).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

Y-Axis

1.41%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 765k people employed in District of Columbia. This represents a 1.41% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in District of Columbia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA awarded 15 degrees. The student population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 10 male students and 9 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are White (6 and 46.2%), Black or African American (6 and 46.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 7.69%).

The largest universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are DeVry University-Virginia (15 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are General Business Administration & Management (6 and 40%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (3 and 20%), and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (3 and 20%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 19 students enrolled in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, 52.6% men and 47.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 8 records, of which 50% were women and 50% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
3 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
3 degrees awarded
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

DeVry University-Virginia

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was DeVry University-Virginia with 15 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, which is 0.875 times less than the 8 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6 degrees mean that there were 1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,448) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.25% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (34k), Graduate Degree (31.2k), and Some college (10.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was $692,200 in 2024, which is 2.08 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $670,800 to $692,200, a 3.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is 35.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$692,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$21,388

$19,996

Median Property Taxes

±$974

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

35.3%

Homeownership

2024

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 35.3% of the housing units in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 36.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$123,332

Median Household Income

± $2,812

56.6k

Number of Households

± 1,944

In 2024, the median household income of the 56.6k households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA grew to $123,332 from the previous year's value of $121,624.

The following chart displays the households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.41

2024 Wage GINI in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA

0.403

2023 Wage GINI in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA

In 2024, the income inequality in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.77% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (41.6%)
Worked At Home (30.9%)
Public Transit (13.2%)

In 2024, 41.6% of workers in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (30.9%) and those who used public transit to get to work (13.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.935% of the workforce in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA (9.83k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.