Arlington, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
236,434
Unemployment
2.8%
Poverty
6.4%
Median Home
$731,700
Median Income
$122,604
Median Rent
$2,005
Arlington SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
10
Education
9
Commute
5
Arlington, VA Cost Of Living
167
Arlington's Overall Cost Of Living
Arlington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.7x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Arlington | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 123 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 295 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
Arlington, VA Photos
Arlington Articles
Rankings for Arlington in Virginia
Map Of Arlington, VA
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Population over time in Arlington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 236,434 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 231,803 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 229,534 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 226,092 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 223,945 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 220,173 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 214,861 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 209,077 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 202,999 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 197,467 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Arlington
| Race | Arlington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.8% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.9% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 15.4% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Arlington
| Gender | Arlington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Arlington for adults over 25
| Education | Arlington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Arlington, Virginia
| Income | Arlington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.6% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.4% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.8% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.3% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
