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The demographic dashboard includes basic demographic information about your community covering topics like population, education and poverty. This dashboard is modeled after the US Census Bureau QuickFacts demographic profile. To learn more about this page, please visit our help center.  
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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Arlington

Population

Value
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County: Arlington

Population

Value
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County: Arlington Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

234,162
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Arlington (234,162) is greater than the previously measured value (233,678).
Prior Value
(233,678)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Arlington

Population Characteristics

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County: Arlington

Population Characteristics

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County: Arlington Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

6.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the VA Value (9.9%), Arlington has a value of 6.3%.
VA Value
(9.9%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Arlington has a value of 6.3%.
US Value
(6.6%)
Over time, the Arlington value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Arlington Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

22.3%
(2018-2022)
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Compared to the VA Value (12.6%), Arlington has a value of 22.3%.
VA Value
(12.6%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Arlington has a value of 22.3%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Over time, the Arlington value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Arlington

Housing

Value
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County: Arlington

Housing

Value
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County: Arlington Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

39.3%
(2018-2022)
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Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of 39.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 59.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 51.2%.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of 39.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (60.7%), Arlington has a value of 39.3% which is lower and worse.
VA Value
(60.7%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Arlington has a value of 39.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(57.8%)
Over time, the Arlington value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Arlington Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$3,426
(2018-2022)
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Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of $3,426 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,440 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,769.
VA Counties
Compared to the VA Value ($2,014), Arlington has a value of $3,426 which is higher and worse.
VA Value
($2,014)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Arlington has a value of $3,426 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,828)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Arlington Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$1,129
(2018-2022)
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Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of $1,129 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $468 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $548.
VA Counties
Compared to the VA Value ($546), Arlington has a value of $1,129 which is higher and worse.
VA Value
($546)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Arlington has a value of $1,129 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Arlington Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$2,227
(2018-2022)
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Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of $2,227 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $979 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,267.
VA Counties
Compared to the VA Value ($1,440), Arlington has a value of $2,227 which is higher and worse.
VA Value
($1,440)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Arlington has a value of $2,227 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Arlington

Family & Living Arrangements

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County: Arlington

Family & Living Arrangements

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County: Arlington Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.10
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
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Compared to the VA Value (2.60), Arlington has a value of 2.10.
VA Value
(2.60)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Arlington has a value of 2.10.
US Value
(2.60)
Over time, the Arlington value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Arlington

Education

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County: Arlington

Education

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County: Arlington People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

95.3%
(2018-2022)
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Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (91.1%), Arlington has a value of 95.3% which is higher and better.
VA Value
(91.1%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Arlington has a value of 95.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: Arlington People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

76.8%
(2018-2022)
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Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of 76.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 25.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 17.8%.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of 76.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (41.0%), Arlington has a value of 76.8% which is higher and better.
VA Value
(41.0%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Arlington has a value of 76.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Arlington

Health

Value
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County: Arlington

Health

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County: Arlington Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability

6.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the VA Value (12.1%), Arlington has a value of 6.5%.
VA Value
(12.1%)
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Arlington has a value of 6.5%.
US Value
(12.9%)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Arlington Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

95.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of 95.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 91.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 90.2%.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of 95.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (92.0%), Arlington has a value of 95.0% which is higher and better.
VA Value
(92.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Arlington (95.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (93.7%).
Prior Value
(93.7%)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Arlington

Economy

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County: Arlington

Economy

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County: Arlington Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

74.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of 74.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.1%.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of 74.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (61.0%), Arlington has a value of 74.4% which is higher and better.
VA Value
(61.0%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Arlington has a value of 74.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
Over time, the Arlington value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Arlington Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

73.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of 73.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of 73.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (60.1%), Arlington has a value of 73.4% which is higher and better.
VA Value
(60.1%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Arlington has a value of 73.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
Over time, the Arlington value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Arlington Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

140,834
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Arlington (140,834) is less than the previously measured value (153,519).
Prior Value
(153,519)
Over time, the Arlington value is staying the same.
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County: Arlington Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

-8.3%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of -8.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than -3.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -6.4%.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of -8.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than -2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (-4.1%), Arlington has a value of -8.3% which is lower and worse.
VA Value
(-4.1%)
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), Arlington has a value of -8.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(-4.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Arlington (-8.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (3.6%).
Prior Value
(3.6%)
Over time, the Arlington value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Arlington

Transportation

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County: Arlington

Transportation

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County: Arlington Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

27.7
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of 27.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.1.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of 27.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (27.9), Arlington has a value of 27.7 which is lower and better.
VA Value
(27.9)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Arlington has a value of 27.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.7)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Arlington

Income & Poverty

Value
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County: Arlington

Income & Poverty

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County: Arlington Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$137,387
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of $137,387 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $63,438 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,686.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of $137,387 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value ($87,249), Arlington has a value of $137,387 which is higher and better.
VA Value
($87,249)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Arlington has a value of $137,387 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Arlington Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$85,221
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of $85,221 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $35,506 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,905.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of $85,221 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value ($47,210), Arlington has a value of $85,221 which is higher and better.
VA Value
($47,210)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Arlington has a value of $85,221 which is higher and better.
US Value
($41,261)
Over time, the Arlington value is increasing significantly.
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County: Arlington People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

6.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to VA Counties, Arlington has a value of 6.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.2%.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Arlington has a value of 6.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (10.0%), Arlington has a value of 6.7% which is lower and better.
VA Value
(10.0%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Arlington has a value of 6.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Arlington value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Arlington

Businesses

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County: Arlington

Businesses

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County: Arlington Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

6,326
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Arlington (6,326) is less than the previously measured value (6,404).
Prior Value
(6,404)
Over time, the Arlington value is decreasing, not significantly.
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