Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA

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2021 Population
117,178
0.552% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
35
1.16% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
8.12%
2.55% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$108,776
6.27% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$558,200
6.65% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
74,079
0.935% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA had a population of 117k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $108,776. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA grew from 116,535 to 117,178, a 0.552% increase and its median household income grew from $102,354 to $108,776, a 6.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), White (Hispanic) (8.83%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.12%).

36.4% 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.

86.4% 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) (92 degrees awarded in 2021) and DeVry University-Virginia (84 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was $558,200, and the homeownership rate was 35%.

Most people in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 1 car per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 117k people, from which 86.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 27.3% of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (31.9k people).

In 2021, there were 3.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.8k people) in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.5k 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 (18,932 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,361 households), and Arabic (2,583 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
58,943
Women
50.3%
58,165
Men
49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 117,108 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

86.4%
2021 Citizenship
86.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.4% of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 86.1%, 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)
    59.8k ± 1.5k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    16.5k ± 741
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    13k ± 895
19.5%
Hispanic Population
22.8k people

In 2021, there were 3.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.8k people) in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

19.5% of the people in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are hispanic (22.8k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    3,478 ± 1,426 people
  2. Ethiopia
    2,413 ± 1,194 people
  3. Guatemala
    1,918 ± 1,066 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was El Salvador, the natal country of 3,478 Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,413 and Guatemala with 1,918.

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Foreign-Born Population

27.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
31.9k people
27%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
31.5k people

As of 2021, 27.3% of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA residents (31.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    18,932 households (17.2%)
  2. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    3,361 households (3.06%)
  3. Arabic
    2,583 households (2.35%)

36.4% 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 17.2% 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-)
    3,630 ± 588
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,105 ± 240
  3. Vietnam
    959 ± 190

Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA employs 74.1k people. The largest industries in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are National security & international affairs (5,537 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (5,034 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,902 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($285,036), Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($233,606), and Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($194,710).

Males in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $89,842. The income inequality in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.403, 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

74.1k
2021 Value
−0.935%
1 Year decline
± −0.935%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −0.935%, from 74.8k employees to 74.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (4,270 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,287 people), and Management analysts (2,238 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

74.1k
2021 Value
−0.935%
1 Year decline
± −0.935%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −0.935%, from 74.8k employees to 74.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, are National security & international affairs (5,537 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (5,034 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,902 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

$79,569
Median earning men ± $3,499
$67,749
Median earning women ± $2,802

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($118,663), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,692), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,329).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($110,799), Manufacturing ($88,193), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,837).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $37.7B
  2. $29B
  3. $23.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B
2020 Value in Virginia
$612B
Projected 2050 Value in Virginia
95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $26B
  2. $18.5B
  3. $12.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

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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.

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

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US Representatives from Virginia

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

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In 2021, universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA awarded 176 degrees. The student population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 210 male students and 326 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are White (89 and 54.3%), followed by Black or African American (31 and 18.9%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 11%), and Unknown (14 and 8.54%).

The largest universities in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Divine Mercy University (445869) (92 and 52.3%) and DeVry University-Virginia (84 and 47.7%).

The most popular majors in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA are Mental Health Counseling (41 and 23.3%), General Psychology (36 and 20.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (33 and 18.8%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2021 in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 25%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 536 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 536 students enrolled in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 256 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 27 degree-majors awarded
  2. 41 degree-majors awarded
  3. 36 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 27 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 92 degrees awarded
  2. 84 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Divine Mercy University (445869) with 92 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 80 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, which is 0.833 times less than the 96 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 89 degrees mean that there were 2.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 31 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 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.72% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.3% 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 2021 were Bachelors Degree (35k), Graduate Degree (31.2k), and High School or Equivalent (10.4k).

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The median property value in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was $558,200 in 2021, which is 2.28 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $523,400 to $558,200, a 6.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is 35%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 28.3 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.

Median household income in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA is $108,776. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Property

$558,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$19,749
$19,594
Median Property Taxes
±$861

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Rent vs Own

35%
Homeownership
2021
64.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 35% 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 35.3%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$108,776
Median Household Income
± $3,894
56k
Number of Households
± 1,878

In 2021, the median household income of the 56k households in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA grew to $108,776 from the previous year's value of $102,354.

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Wage Distribution

0.403
2021 Wage GINI in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA
0.419
2020 Wage GINI in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA was 0.403 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.84% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021
  1. Drove Alone (46.7%)
  2. Public Transit (21.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (19%)

In 2021, 46.7% of workers in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (21.1%) and those who worked at home (19%).

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Commute Time

28.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% 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

8.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA (9.35k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

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.

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91.8% of the population of Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 65.6% on employee plans, 4.91% on Medicaid, 6.64% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 2.83% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,310 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, 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% 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

8.23%
Uninsured
65.6%
Employer Coverage
4.91%
Medicaid
6.64%
Medicare
11.8%
Non-Group
2.83%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA grew by 0.871% from 8.16% to 8.23%.

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