Arlington, VA

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2023 Population

235,463

0.162% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.5

0.567% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.12%

6.82% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$140,160

2.02% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$864,800

3.78% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

145,584

0.934% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Arlington, VA had a population of 235k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $140,160. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Arlington, VA declined from 235,845 to 235,463, a −0.162% decrease and its median household income grew from $137,387 to $140,160, a 2.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Arlington, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.21%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.36%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.99%).

None of the households in Arlington, 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.

89.4% of the residents in Arlington, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Arlington, VA are Marymount University (964 degrees awarded in 2023), Strayer University-Virginia (927 degrees), and University of Management and Technology (427 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Arlington, VA was $864,800, and the homeownership rate was 41.8%.

Most people in Arlington, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Arlington, VA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Arlington, VA is home to a population of 235k people, from which 89.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 21.7% of Arlington, VA residents were born outside of the country (51.1k people).

In 2023, there were 5.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Arlington, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 21.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.4%

2023 Citizenship

89.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.4% of Arlington, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Arlington, VA was 89.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Arlington, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 893
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
24.7k ± 618
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.7k ± 531

15.7%

Hispanic Population

37.1k people

15.7% of the people in Arlington, VA are hispanic (37.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Arlington, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

21.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

51.1k people

22.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

52.1k people

As of 2023, 21.7% of Arlington, VA residents (51.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Arlington, VA was 22.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
6,882 ± 733
Gulf War (1990s)
1,688 ± 347
Vietnam
1,629 ± 212

Arlington, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Arlington, VA employs 146k people. The largest industries in Arlington, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (39,821 people), Public Administration (25,070 people), and Educational Services (12,578 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($135,156), Finance & Insurance ($119,966), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($116,511).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

146k

2023 Value

± 2,951

−0.934%

1 Year decline

± 2.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Arlington, VA declined at a rate of −0.934%, from 147k employees to 146k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Arlington, VA, are Management Occupations (26,323 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (22,495 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (16,275 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Arlington, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

146k

2023 Value

± 2,951

−0.934%

1 Year decline

± 2.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Arlington, VA declined at a rate of −0.934%, from 147k employees to 146k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Arlington, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (39,821 people), Public Administration (25,070 people), and Educational Services (12,578 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Arlington, VA, though some of these residents may live in Arlington, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$101,412

Median earning men ± $1,676

$82,406

Median earning women ± $1,870

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($136,549), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,969), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($116,922).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($142,895), Wholesale Trade ($132,768), and Public Administration ($131,571).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% 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 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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, 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Arlington, VA awarded 2,514 degrees. The student population of Arlington, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,957 male students and 4,502 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Arlington, VA are Black or African American (739 and 31.4%), followed by White (695 and 29.6%), Unknown (405 and 17.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (273 and 11.6%).

The largest universities in Arlington, VA by number of degrees awarded are Marymount University (964 and 38.3%), Strayer University-Virginia (927 and 36.9%), and University of Management and Technology (427 and 17%).

The most popular majors in Arlington, VA are General Business Administration & Management (550 and 21.9%), General Business (395 and 15.7%), and Information Technology (241 and 9.59%).

The median tuition cost in Arlington, VA for private four year colleges is $37,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Arlington, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,459 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,459 students enrolled in Arlington, VA, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,029 records, of which 72.2% were women and 27.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
228 degrees awarded
Information Technology
194 degrees awarded
General Business
297 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Arlington, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 228 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Marymount University
964 degrees awarded
Strayer University-Virginia
927 degrees awarded
University of Management and Technology
427 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marymount University with 964 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 945 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Arlington, VA, which is 0.602 times less than the 1,569 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 739 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 695 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

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, VA was $864,800 in 2023, which is 2.85 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $833,300 to $864,800, a 3.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Arlington, VA is 41.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Arlington, VA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Arlington, VA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Arlington, VA is $140,160. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Arlington, VA was Census Tract 1003 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 1004 and Census Tract 1002, with respective values of $250,001 and $243,109.

Housing

Property

$864,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,089

$46,670

Median Property Taxes

±$1,328

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, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

41.8%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 41.8% of the housing units in Arlington, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 42.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1003
Census Tract 1004
Census Tract 1002

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Arlington, VA was Census Tract 1003 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 1004 and Census Tract 1002, with respective values of $250,001 and $243,109.

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

Household Income

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

$140,160

Median Household Income

± $3,591

112k

Number of Households

± 2,451

In 2023, the median household income of the 112k households in Arlington, VA grew to $140,160 from the previous year's value of $137,387.

The following chart displays the households in Arlington, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Arlington, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (39.7%)
Worked At Home (31.5%)
Public Transit (15.9%)

In 2023, 39.7% of workers in Arlington, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (31.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (15.9%).

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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Arlington, VA have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Arlington, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Arlington, 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, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Arlington, VA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Arlington, VA (16.6k out of 233k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. 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, VA is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Arlington, VA has health coverage, with 68.3% on employee plans, 5.05% on Medicaid, 7.71% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arlington County, VA see 1349 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.39% increase from the previous year (1280 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1378 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 410 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,349 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arlington County, VA

Primary care physicians in Arlington County, VA see an average of 1,349 patients per year. This represents a 5.39% increase from the previous year (1,280 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 30% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% 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

5.27%

Uninsured

68.3%

Employer Coverage

5.05%

Medicaid

7.71%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Arlington, VA declined by 3.37% from 5.46% to 5.27%.

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

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