Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA

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2022 Population
116,203
0.832% 1-year decline
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
35.2
0.571% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
7.88%
2.85% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$117,256
7.8% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$636,600
14% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
73,256
1.11% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA had a population of 116k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $117,256. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA declined from 117,178 to 116,203, a −0.832% decrease and its median household income grew from $108,776 to $117,256, a 7.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.8%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.3%).

35.4% 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.

86.8% of the residents in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are Divine Mercy University (445869) (108 degrees awarded in 2022) and DeVry University-Virginia (482653) (70 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was $636,600, and the homeownership rate was 35.7%.

Most people in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 116k people, from which 86.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 26% of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (30.3k people).

In 2022, there were 3.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.3k people) in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are Spanish (17,693 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,059 households), and Arabic (2,799 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,686
Women
49.9%
57,955
Men
50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 115,641 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

86.8%
2022 Citizenship
86.4%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 86.8% of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 86.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    58.3k ± 1.69k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    16.4k ± 635
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    13k ± 878
19.3%
Hispanic Population
22.4k people

In 2022, there were 3.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.3k people) in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

19.3% of the people in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are hispanic (22.4k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    3,165 ± 1,362 people
  2. Ethiopia
    2,428 ± 1,197 people
  3. China
    1,958 ± 1,077 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was El Salvador, the natal country of 3,165 Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,428 and China with 1,958.

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Foreign-Born Population

26%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
30.3k people
27.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
31.9k people

As of 2022, 26% of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents (30.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 27.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    17,693 households (16.2%)
  2. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    3,059 households (2.8%)
  3. Arabic
    2,799 households (2.56%)

35.4% 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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 16.2% 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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,801 ± 566
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    870 ± 246
  3. Vietnam
    868 ± 214

Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.37 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA employs 73.3k people. The largest industries in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are National security & international affairs (5,449 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (5,420 people), and Computer Systems Design (5,028 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($296,801), Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($263,205), and Electronic shopping and mail-order houses ($193,666).

Males in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $98,100. The income inequality in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.405, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
36,199
Women
48.4%
38,579
Men
51.6%

The workforce of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA in 2020 was 74,778 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

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Occupations

73.3k
2022 Value
−1.11%
1 Year decline
± −1.11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −1.11%, from 74.1k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (4,523 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,643 people), and Management analysts (2,474 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

73.3k
2022 Value
−1.11%
1 Year decline
± −1.11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −1.11%, from 74.1k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, are National security & international affairs (5,449 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (5,420 people), and Computer Systems Design (5,028 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$89,476
Median earning men ± $3,652
$73,536
Median earning women ± $2,985

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($130,181), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($114,042), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,519).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($119,743), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,028), and Manufacturing ($93,650).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

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.

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

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

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US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA awarded 178 degrees. The student population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 188 male students and 295 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are White (88 and 51.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (30 and 17.5%), Asian (21 and 12.3%), and Unknown (16 and 9.36%).

The largest universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Divine Mercy University (445869) (108 and 60.7%) and DeVry University-Virginia (482653) (70 and 39.3%).

The most popular majors in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are Mental Health Counseling (52 and 29.2%), General Business Administration & Management (35 and 19.7%), and General Psychology (33 and 18.5%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 33.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 483 (38.9% men and 61.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 483 students enrolled in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 260 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 32 degrees awarded
  2. 52 degrees awarded
  3. 33 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 32 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 108 degrees awarded
  2. 70 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Divine Mercy University (445869) with 108 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 70 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, which is 0.648 times less than the 108 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 88 degrees mean that there were 2.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 30 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,392) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.11% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.11% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (34.7k), Graduate Degree (31.4k), and Some college (10.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was $636,600 in 2022, which is 2.26 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $558,200 to $636,600, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is 35.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 27.7 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.

Median household income in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is $117,256. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $192,093, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $181,704 and $173,789.

Property

$636,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$16,125
$20,282
Median Property Taxes
±$962

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Rent vs Own

35.7%
Homeownership
2022
63.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 35.7% of the housing units in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 35%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $192,093, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $181,704 and $173,789.

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Household Income

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$117,256
Median Household Income
± $4,734
56.8k
Number of Households
± 2,007

In 2022, the median household income of the 56.8k households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA grew to $117,256 from the previous year's value of $108,776.

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Wage Distribution

0.405
2022 Wage GINI in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA
0.403
2021 Wage GINI in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA

In 2022, the income inequality in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.448% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (45%)
  2. Worked At Home (23.1%)
  3. Public Transit (18.4%)

In 2022, 45% of workers in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (18.4%).

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Commute Time

27.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA (9.03k 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 Hispanic.

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.

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Health

92.8% of the population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 66.5% on employee plans, 5.85% on Medicaid, 6.88% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 2.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1324 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,324 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,324 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,310 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 31.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.23%
Uninsured
66.5%
Employer Coverage
5.85%
Medicaid
6.88%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
2.61%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA declined by 12.2% from 8.23% to 7.23%.

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