Arlington, Texas Income Statistics
Arlington Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Arlington Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Arlington | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,140 | $78,939 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $51,261 | $56,913 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 9.6% | 13.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 8.9% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Arlington is about 5% lower than in Texas. Income has been growing slower in Arlington (4.1%/yr) than in Texas (4.6%/yr).
About 10% of adults in Arlington earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Texas average of 13%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Arlington, Texas grew by 42.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $75,140 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.1% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Arlington
| Metric | Arlington | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.547 | 0.570 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $55,321 | $66,147 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $50,054 | $53,058 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 9.5% | 19.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Arlington, it is 0.547, lower than Texas's 0.570, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 11% more than women's income in Arlington, Texas. Over a 35-year career, a 11% wage gap accumulates to roughly $184,345 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Arlington, Texas has narrowed from about 15% to 10% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 16% in 2010, and was narrowest at 9% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $992 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Arlington | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.1% | 14.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 12,480 people are unemployed in Arlington, Texas.
The average commute time in Arlington is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Texas.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Arlington, Texas has fallen from 8.3% to 5.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.3% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.5% in 2019.
Arlington, TX Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Arlington, TX compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX | 395,028 | $75,140 #3/3 | 4.1%/yr #1/3 | 5.7% #3/3 | 0.547 #3/3 |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 192,941 | $82,716 | 4.0%/yr | 5.2% | 0.545 |
| Mansfield, TX | 72,407 | $121,220 | 3.7%/yr | 3.6% | 0.534 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Arlington, Texas has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Texas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Arlington, Texas.
How Wealthy Is Arlington, Texas?
Arlington has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $75,140, about 5% lower than the Texas average of $78,939.
How has median household income changed in Arlington, Texas?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Arlington, Texas rose 43%, from $52,640 to $75,140. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Texas as a whole: +43% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Arlington in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Arlington, Texas was $73,604, up 2% from $72,149 in 2022. The Texas median that year was $76,528.
What was the median household income in Arlington in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Arlington, Texas was $63,731. By 2024 it had risen 18% to $75,140.
What is the Gini coefficient in Arlington, Texas?
The Gini coefficient in Arlington is 0.547. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Arlington, Texas?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Arlington, Texas has narrowed from about 15% to 10% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 16% in 2010, and was narrowest at 9% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $992 since 2009.
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