State
County
Land Area (mi²)
26.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
8,980.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
12.44%
Metro Population
6,345,780
World Population Review
Arlington, Virginia Population 2021
233,464
Arlington is a city located in Arlington County Virginia. Arlington has a 2020 population of 233,464. It is also the county seat of Arlington County. Arlington is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 12.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 207,627 in 2010. Arlington reached it's highest population of 233,464 in 2019.
The average household income in Arlington is $154,331 with a poverty rate of 6.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,970 per month, and the median house value is $705,400. The median age in Arlington is 34.7 years, 34.5 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
Arlington Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arlington was:
- White: 71.49%
- Asian: 10.26%
- Black or African American: 9.15%
- Other race: 4.80%
- Two or more races: 3.81%
- Native American: 0.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%
The current population of Arlington, Virginia is 233,464 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 231,803.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 207,627.
Arlington, Virginia Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,345,780 | 32,650 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 6,313,130 | 32,640 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 6,280,490 | 32,650 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 6,247,840 | 36,500 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 6,211,340 | 62,040 | 1.00% |
| 2016 | 6,149,300 | 55,350 | 0.90% |
| 2015 | 6,093,950 | 62,010 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 6,031,940 | 68,630 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 5,963,310 | 84,370 | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 5,878,940 | 96,620 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 5,782,320 | 103,830 | 1.80% |
| 2010 | 5,678,490 | 0.00% |
Arlington Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166,912 | 71.49% |
| Asian | 23,959 | 10.26% |
| Black or African American | 21,360 | 9.15% |
| Some Other Race | 11,215 | 4.80% |
| Two or More Races | 8,891 | 3.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 833 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 294 | 0.13% |
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Arlington Population by Race
Arlington Population Pyramid $2021
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Arlington Population by Age
Arlington Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 107,032 | 2.15 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 57,766 | 1.39 | 30 |
| Married | 40,114 | 3.06 | 61.8 |
| Female | 5,983 | 2.97 | 39.6 |
| Male | 3,169 | 2.98 | 39.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
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Arlington Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,206 | 3.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,588 | 2.07% |
| High School Graduate | 13,487 | 7.80% |
| Some College | 13,405 | 7.75% |
| Associates Degree | 6,041 | 3.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60,599 | 35.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 69,653 | 40.27% |
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Arlington Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Arlington Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 110,777 | 109,939 | 95,240 |
| Hispanic | 23,965 | 18,174 | 10,307 |
| Asian | 18,291 | 17,130 | 14,260 |
| Black | 15,557 | 13,835 | 7,338 |
| Other Race | 7,080 | 4,395 | 1,634 |
| 2+ Races | 4,908 | 4,689 | 3,533 |
| Native American | 600 | 487 | 275 |
| Islander | 209 | 163 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 85.97%.
Arlington Educational Attainment by Race
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$79,430
Average Earnings
$87,280
Average Male
$70,167
Average Female
Arlington Earnings by Educational Attainment
Arlington Language by Age
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Arlington Language
70.34% of Arlington residents speak only English, while 29.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.49% of the population.
Arlington Language
Arlington Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 141,980 | 5,653 | 3.98% |
| Hispanic | 35,871 | 3,805 | 10.61% |
| Asian | 23,801 | 2,955 | 12.42% |
| Black | 20,537 | 2,698 | 13.14% |
| Other | 11,063 | 1,775 | 16.04% |
| Multiple | 8,843 | 605 | 6.84% |
| Native | 792 | 110 | 13.89% |
6.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.73%
Male Poverty Rate
7.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Arlington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arlington is Other, with 16.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arlington is White, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.56%.
Arlington Poverty
Arlington Poverty Rate by Education
Arlington Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Arlington Married by Age and Sex
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Arlington Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Arlington Marital Status by Race
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Arlington Marital Status
Arlington Veterans by War
Arlington Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,886 | 7.25% |
| Black | 1,123 | 6.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,049 | 3.90% |
| Asian | 470 | 2.29% |
| 2+ Races | 358 | 6.39% |
| Other Race | 235 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 90 | 14.06% |
| Islander | 15 | 6.79% |
Arlington Veterans by Race
Arlington Veterans by Education
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3.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
Arlington Veterans by Education
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78.9%
Labor Force Participation
75.1%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Arlington Employment by Age
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Arlington Employment by Race
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Arlington Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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76.76%
Native Born
23.24%
Foreign Born
11.82%
Non Citizen
11.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
76.76% of Arlington residents were born in the United States, with 20.27% having been born in Virginia. 11.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Arlington Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 233,464 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 233,464 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 233,464 | 1,661 | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 231,803 | 2,269 | 0.99% |
| 2017 | 229,534 | 3,442 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 226,092 | 2,147 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 223,945 | 3,772 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 220,173 | 5,312 | 2.47% |
| 2013 | 214,861 | 5,784 | 2.77% |
| 2012 | 209,077 | 6,078 | 2.99% |
| 2011 | 202,999 | -4,628 | -2.23% |
| 2010 | 207,627 | 0.00% |