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Arlington

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
25.997
State:
Virginia

Arlington is a CDP located in Arlington County, Virginia. Arlington has a 2026 population of 241,887. It is also the county seat of Arlington County. Arlington is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Arlington is $142,114 with a poverty rate of 7.39%. The median age in Arlington is 35.5 years: 35.3 years for males, and 35.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.3 males.

241.9K
Total Population
9,304
Density (mi²)
2.1K 0.89%
Growth

Arlington Population

Arlington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026241,8872,1420.89%
2025239,7452,1410.9%

Median Age

Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 35.3 years

Arlington Adults

There are 193,653 adults, (28,123 of whom are seniors) in Arlington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 117,352 (49.7%)
Male: 118,902 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Arlington includes 60.38% White, 10.55% Asian, 9.45% Black or African American, 5.61% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White142,64060.38%
Two or more races31,53113.35%
Asian24,92310.55%
Black or African American22,3279.45%
Other race13,2485.61%
Native American1,4760.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1090.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races18,4507.81%
Other race11,6024.91%
White5,7012.41%
Native American1,2080.51%
Black or African American4140.18%
Asian1700.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander270.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White136,93957.96%
Asian24,75310.48%
Black or African American21,9139.28%
Two or more races13,0815.54%
Other race1,6460.7%
Native American2680.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander820.03%

Arlington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Arlington 's average per capita income is $100,809. Household income levels show a median of $142,114. The poverty rate stands at 7.39%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$222,008$279,606
Families$199,541$253,776
Households$142,114$189,970
Non Families$112,386$137,382

$100,809

Average Income

$142,114

Median Household Income

7.39%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)