Arlington County, VA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Arlington County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 235,497 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9021.6 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.54% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.8 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 111,520 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Arlington County has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Arlington County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $139,236 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.36% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Arlington County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $398,165 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,274 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.8% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Arlington County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 26.1 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 31.5% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Arlington County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Arlington County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74.8% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Health
Arlington County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Arlington County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.0% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.5% | 19.0% | 19.0% |