Arlington Heights, IL

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Arlington Heights Overview

76,794
TOTAL POPULATION
38,076
MALE POPULATION
38,718
FEMALE POPULATION
98.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$58,712
PER CAPITA INCOME
$143,272
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$113,502
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
41,203
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Arlington Heights Zip Codes

Arlington Heights Area Codes

Race in Arlington Heights

The most populous races in Arlington Heights are White / Caucasian (59,279 | 77.2%), Asian (8,505 | 11.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (6,807 | 8.9%).
Race in Arlington Heights
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,50511.1%
Black / African American2,1232.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific160.0%
Hispanic or Latino6,8078.9%
Native / Alaskan2300.3%
White / Caucasian59,27977.2%
Two or more Races4,7596.2%
Some other Race1,8822.5%
Total76,794100.0%

Ancestry in Arlington Heights

The most populous ancestries reported in Arlington Heights are German (15,693 | 20.4%), Irish (10,685 | 13.9%), Polish (10,250 | 13.4%), Italian (6,637 | 8.6%), and English (5,375 | 7.0%), together accounting for 63.3% of all Arlington Heights residents.
Ancestry in Arlington Heights
Ancestry# Population% Population
African920.1%
Albanian5010.6%
American2,2713.0%
Arab5310.7%
Argentinean1100.1%
Armenian1290.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac2180.3%
Austrian3660.5%
Belgian1080.1%
Belizean60.0%
Bhutanese8911.2%
Bolivian100.0%
Brazilian700.1%
British5260.7%
Bulgarian1,1741.5%
Burmese1,3371.7%
Cambodian1390.2%
Canadian1270.2%
Cape Verdean100.0%
Central American2870.4%
Central American Indian160.0%
Cherokee240.0%
Chilean1890.3%
Chippewa100.0%
Colombian50.0%
Creek50.0%
Croatian2490.3%
Cuban2210.3%
Czech5320.7%
Czechoslovakian2030.3%
Danish4650.6%
Dominican430.1%
Dutch7341.0%
Eastern European4010.5%
Ecuadorian330.0%
Egyptian1210.2%
English5,3757.0%
European1,2511.6%
Filipino690.1%
Finnish1850.2%
French1,1391.5%
French Canadian1610.2%
German15,69320.4%
Greek1,3711.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro160.0%
Guatemalan2100.3%
Haitian90.0%
Hungarian3930.5%
Indian (Asian)1,0791.4%
Iranian1240.2%
Iraqi290.0%
Irish10,68513.9%
Israeli100.0%
Italian6,6378.6%
Jamaican1150.2%
Japanese70.0%
Korean1,2491.6%
Laotian320.0%
Latvian60.0%
Lebanese340.0%
Lithuanian5570.7%
Luxembourger2070.3%
Macedonian160.0%
Maltese90.0%
Mexican3,3894.4%
Mexican American Indian350.1%
Moroccan490.1%
Nicaraguan200.0%
Nigerian2400.3%
Northern European1670.2%
Norwegian1,4541.9%
Okinawan320.0%
Pakistani530.1%
Palestinian1910.3%
Panamanian190.0%
Pennsylvania German200.0%
Peruvian1180.2%
Polish10,25013.4%
Portuguese2010.3%
Puerto Rican1,9872.6%
Romanian8811.1%
Russian1,6932.2%
Salvadoran30.0%
Scandinavian1520.2%
Scotch-Irish3710.5%
Scottish1,0051.3%
Seminole140.0%
Serbian1970.3%
Sioux590.1%
Slavic1370.2%
Slovak3810.5%
Slovene490.1%
South American5960.8%
South American Indian120.0%
Spaniard270.0%
Spanish380.1%
Sri Lankan5160.7%
Subsaharan African4160.5%
Swedish2,0902.7%
Swiss1540.2%
Syrian430.1%
Thai3,7324.9%
Turkish1010.1%
Ugandan10.0%
Ukrainian9221.2%
Venezuelan1060.1%
Vietnamese120.0%
Welsh1870.2%
Yugoslavian380.1%
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Immigrants in Arlington Heights

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Arlington Heights came from Europe (7,206 | 9.4%), Eastern Europe (6,094 | 7.9%), Asia (6,007 | 7.8%), South Central Asia (2,863 | 3.7%), and India (2,573 | 3.4%), together accounting for 32.2% of all Arlington Heights residents.
Immigrants in Arlington Heights
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4040.5%
Albania3290.4%
Argentina1030.1%
Asia6,0077.8%
Australia120.0%
Austria510.1%
Bangladesh60.0%
Belarus6020.8%
Belize30.0%
Bolivia100.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina910.1%
Brazil310.0%
Bulgaria9841.3%
Cambodia70.0%
Canada2520.3%
Caribbean670.1%
Central America1,3841.8%
Chile620.1%
China4350.6%
Colombia50.0%
Croatia230.0%
Cuba580.1%
Czechoslovakia580.1%
Denmark220.0%
Eastern Africa290.0%
Eastern Asia1,9822.6%
Eastern Europe6,0947.9%
Ecuador170.0%
Egypt1210.2%
El Salvador270.0%
England550.1%
Europe7,2069.4%
Germany2170.3%
Ghana70.0%
Greece1840.2%
Guatemala650.1%
Haiti90.0%
Hong Kong200.0%
Hungary460.1%
India2,5733.4%
Indonesia150.0%
Iran550.1%
Iraq500.1%
Ireland420.1%
Israel190.0%
Italy3270.4%
Japan6420.8%
Kazakhstan90.0%
Korea7971.0%
Latin America1,9392.5%
Latvia350.1%
Lebanon550.1%
Lithuania460.1%
Malaysia70.0%
Mexico1,2361.6%
Moldova2300.3%
Morocco490.1%
Nepal100.0%
Netherlands150.0%
Nicaragua530.1%
Nigeria1310.2%
North Macedonia200.0%
Northern Africa1950.3%
Northern Europe2900.4%
Norway160.0%
Oceania280.0%
Pakistan1920.3%
Peru1290.2%
Philippines6420.8%
Poland2,1342.8%
Romania3040.4%
Russia3060.4%
Scotland390.1%
Serbia1150.2%
Singapore320.0%
South Africa240.0%
South America4880.6%
South Central Asia2,8633.7%
South Eastern Asia9231.2%
Southern Europe5280.7%
Spain170.0%
Sudan90.0%
Sweden200.0%
Switzerland110.0%
Syria130.0%
Taiwan1160.2%
Thailand310.0%
Turkey610.1%
Uganda10.0%
Ukraine6140.8%
Uzbekistan130.0%
Venezuela1060.1%
Vietnam1790.2%
Western Africa1560.2%
Western Asia1980.3%
Western Europe2940.4%
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Sex and Age in Arlington Heights

Sex and Age in Arlington Heights

The most populous age groups in Arlington Heights are 35 to 39 Years (3,103 | 8.2%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (2,815 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Arlington Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,677 (7.0%)2,437 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years2,476 (6.5%)2,272 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years2,068 (5.4%)2,622 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years2,243 (5.9%)1,871 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,340 (3.5%)964 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,863 (4.9%)1,935 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years2,374 (6.2%)2,421 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years3,103 (8.2%)2,815 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years2,505 (6.6%)2,613 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years2,687 (7.1%)2,429 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years2,758 (7.2%)2,613 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years2,602 (6.8%)2,794 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years2,732 (7.2%)2,440 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years2,205 (5.8%)2,442 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years1,572 (4.1%)1,734 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years1,011 (2.7%)1,751 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,142 (3.0%)1,108 (2.9%)
85 Years and over718 (1.9%)1,457 (3.8%)
Total38,076 (100.0%)38,718 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Arlington Heights

Median Family Size in Arlington Heights

The median family size in Arlington Heights is 3.03 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,916 | 9.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (991 | 4.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Arlington Heights
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple17,720 (85.9%)3.05
Single Male/Father991 (4.8%)2.40
Single Female/Mother1,916 (9.3%)3.11
Total Families20,627 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Arlington Heights

The median household size in Arlington Heights is 2.40 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,916 | 6.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (11,056 | 34.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Arlington Heights
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple17,720 (55.9%)3.06
Single Male/Father991 (3.1%)2.55
Single Female/Mother1,916 (6.0%)3.27
Non-family11,056 (34.9%)1.17
Total Households31,683 (100.0%)2.40

Household Size by Marriage Status in Arlington Heights

Out of a total of 31,683 households in Arlington Heights, 20,627 (65.1%) are family households, while 11,056 (34.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,232, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,304.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Arlington Heights
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,304 (29.4%)
2-Person Households9,232 (29.1%)1,653 (5.2%)
3-Person Households4,435 (14.0%)99 (0.3%)
4-Person Households4,845 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,800 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households291 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,627 (65.1%)11,056 (34.9%)

Female Fertility in Arlington Heights

Fertility by Age in Arlington Heights

Average fertility rate in Arlington Heights is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 53.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Arlington Heights
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years457 (53.6%)86.0
35 to 50 years396 (46.4%)48.0
Total853 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arlington Heights

97.8% of women with births (853) in Arlington Heights are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 4.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arlington Heights
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years457 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years377 (95.2%)19 (4.8%)
Total834 (97.8%)19 (2.2%)

Fertility by Education in Arlington Heights

Average fertility rate in Arlington Heights is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 90.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 43.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Arlington Heights
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School25 (2.9%)17.0
High School Diploma114 (13.4%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree59 (6.9%)22.0
Bachelor's Degree286 (33.5%)53.0
Graduate Degree369 (43.3%)90.0
Total853 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arlington Heights

2.2% of women with births in Arlington Heights are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 52.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arlington Heights
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School12 (48.0%)13 (52.0%)
High School Diploma114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree363 (98.4%)6 (1.6%)
Total834 (97.8%)19 (2.2%)

Income in Arlington Heights

Income Overview in Arlington Heights

Per Capita Income in Arlington Heights is $58,712, while median incomes of families and households are $143,272 and $113,502 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income76,794$58,712
Median Family Income20,627$143,272
Mean Family Income20,627$173,434
Median Household Income31,683$113,502
Mean Household Income31,683$141,173
Income Deficit20,627$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)76,79426.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)76,79473.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index76,7940.44

Earnings by Sex in Arlington Heights

Average Earnings in Arlington Heights are $63,642, $74,620 for men and $55,199 for women, a difference of 26.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Arlington Heights
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male23,325 (54.2%)$74,620
Female19,703 (45.8%)$55,199
Total43,028 (100.0%)$63,642

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arlington Heights

The most common earnings brackets in Arlington Heights are $100,000+ for men (8,833 | 37.9%) and $100,000+ for women (4,118 | 20.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arlington Heights
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less975 (4.2%)1,011 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999400 (1.7%)657 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499602 (2.6%)500 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999119 (0.5%)534 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499371 (1.6%)697 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999283 (1.2%)489 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499443 (1.9%)357 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999248 (1.1%)442 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499396 (1.7%)483 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999339 (1.5%)372 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999715 (3.1%)731 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999843 (3.6%)775 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999938 (4.0%)914 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999692 (3.0%)603 (3.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999747 (3.2%)664 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999686 (2.9%)588 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,613 (6.9%)1,683 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,296 (5.6%)1,649 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,786 (11.9%)2,436 (12.4%)
$100,000+8,833 (37.9%)4,118 (20.9%)
Total23,325 (100.0%)19,703 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arlington Heights

Average earnings in Arlington Heights are $84,691 for men and $58,386 for women, a difference of 31.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,646, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,404. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $78,555, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,559.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arlington Heights
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,404$24,559
High School Diploma$45,681$33,924
College or Associate's Degree$52,261$36,870
Bachelor's Degree$97,593$64,085
Graduate Degree$116,646$78,555
Total$84,691$58,386

Family Income in Arlington Heights

Family Income Brackets in Arlington Heights

According to the Arlington Heights family income data, there are 6,085 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 268 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Arlington Heights
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003921.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992681.3%
$15,000 to $24,9994132.0%
$25,000 to $34,9994742.3%
$35,000 to $49,9998664.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,8158.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992,06310.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994,60022.3%
$150,000 to $199,9993,63017.6%
$200,000+6,08529.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arlington Heights

6-person families (291 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Arlington Heights with $246,875 per family, while 2-person families (9,469 | 45.9%) have the highest median income of $58,372 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arlington Heights
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families9,469 (45.9%)$116,744
3-Person Families4,467 (21.7%)$154,309
4-Person Families4,591 (22.3%)$178,731
5-Person Families1,785 (8.6%)$198,250
6-Person Families291 (1.4%)$246,875
7+ Person Families24 (0.1%)$0
Total20,627 (100.0%)$143,272

Family Income by Number of Earners in Arlington Heights

The median family income in Arlington Heights is $143,272, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,622) having the highest median family income of $190,513, while families with no earners (2,726) have the lowest median family income of $82,540, accounting for 12.7% and 13.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Arlington Heights
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,726 (13.2%)$82,540
1 Earner5,486 (26.6%)$113,394
2 Earners9,793 (47.5%)$172,141
3+ Earners2,622 (12.7%)$190,513
Total20,627 (100.0%)$143,272

Household Income in Arlington Heights

Household Income Brackets in Arlington Heights

With 7,002 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Arlington Heights, accounting for 22.1% of all households. In contrast, only 760 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Arlington Heights
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,0773.4%
$10,000 to $14,9997602.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,5524.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2043.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,7435.5%
$50,000 to $74,9994,11913.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993,35810.6%
$100,000 to $149,9997,00222.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994,21413.3%
$200,000+6,62220.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Arlington Heights

The median household income in Arlington Heights is $113,502, with the highest median household income of $131,416 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,718 households (37.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $73,750, with 282 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Arlington Heights
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years282 (0.9%)$73,750
25 to 44 Years9,929 (31.3%)$117,942
45 to 64 Years11,718 (37.0%)$131,416
65+ Years9,754 (30.8%)$78,317
Total31,683 (100.0%)$113,502

Poverty in Arlington Heights

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arlington Heights

With 4.7% poverty level for males and 6.8% for females among the residents of Arlington Heights, 75 year old and over males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 273 males (9.9%) and 574 females (14.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arlington Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (4.1%)200 (8.3%)
5 Years52 (9.2%)13 (2.6%)
6 to 11 Years149 (6.0%)41 (1.4%)
12 to 14 Years21 (1.4%)48 (3.1%)
15 Years49 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years22 (2.3%)14 (2.0%)
18 to 24 Years32 (1.6%)35 (2.2%)
25 to 34 Years91 (2.1%)377 (8.6%)
35 to 44 Years206 (3.7%)275 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years249 (4.6%)250 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years378 (7.1%)504 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years150 (4.0%)263 (6.4%)
75 Years and over273 (9.9%)574 (14.2%)
Total1,781 (4.7%)2,594 (6.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arlington Heights

According to the poverty statistics in Arlington Heights, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arlington Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,557 (95.9%)2,216 (91.7%)
5 Years512 (90.8%)488 (97.4%)
6 to 11 Years2,350 (94.0%)2,806 (98.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,458 (98.6%)1,498 (96.9%)
15 Years595 (92.4%)555 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years940 (97.7%)683 (98.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,935 (98.4%)1,547 (97.8%)
25 to 34 Years4,146 (97.9%)3,979 (91.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,397 (96.3%)5,153 (94.9%)
45 to 54 Years5,189 (95.4%)4,788 (95.0%)
55 to 64 Years4,931 (92.9%)4,716 (90.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,622 (96.0%)3,870 (93.6%)
75 Years and over2,493 (90.1%)3,469 (85.8%)
Total36,125 (95.3%)35,768 (93.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arlington Heights

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Arlington Heights show that 4.0% or 708 of the total 17,720 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.8%, comprising of 487 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arlington Heights
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children9,575 (95.2%)487 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children6,267 (97.0%)191 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,166 (97.5%)30 (2.5%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,012 (96.0%)708 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arlington Heights

According to the poverty data in Arlington Heights, 3.6% or 36 single-father households and 10.5% or 201 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (6.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 184 households (24.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arlington Heights
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children36 (6.2%)17 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)184 (24.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (3.6%)201 (10.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arlington Heights

The poverty data for Arlington Heights shows that 708 of the married-couple family households (4.0%) and 237 of the single-parent households (8.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 487 households (4.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 184 household (15.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arlington Heights
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children487 (4.8%)53 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children191 (3.0%)184 (15.6%)
3 or 4 Children30 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total708 (4.0%)237 (8.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Arlington Heights

Employment by Class of Employer in Arlington Heights

Among the 39,103 employed individuals in Arlington Heights, private company employees (27,084 | 69.3%), not-for-profit organizations (3,758 | 9.6%), and local government employees (2,969 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Arlington Heights
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees27,08469.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,0415.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,2175.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,7589.6%
Local Government Employees2,9697.6%
State Government Employees5541.4%
Federal Government Employees4271.1%
Unpaid Family Workers530.1%
Total39,103100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Arlington Heights

According to the labor force statistics for Arlington Heights, out of the total population over 16 years of age (61,041), 67.5% or 41,203 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 1,442 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.5% or 3,475 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.8% or 198 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Arlington Heights
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,177 (40.4%)198 (16.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,816 (78.8%)7 (0.4%)
25 to 29 Years3,475 (91.5%)142 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years4,354 (90.8%)78 (1.8%)
35 to 44 Years9,634 (87.3%)173 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years9,312 (88.8%)223 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years4,775 (88.5%)229 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years3,445 (66.6%)145 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,776 (34.9%)203 (7.3%)
75 Years and over467 (6.5%)35 (7.5%)
Total41,203 (67.5%)1,442 (3.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arlington Heights

According to labor force statistics for Arlington Heights, 86.0% of individuals (34,988) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (40,684) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 980 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.4% or 6,879 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.6% or 74 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arlington Heights
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School774 (64.2%)116 (9.6%)
High School Diploma4,132 (77.8%)287 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree6,879 (88.4%)280 (3.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23,219 (88.0%)501 (1.9%)
Total34,988 (86.0%)1,139 (2.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Arlington Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arlington Heights are Management (6,468 | 16.3%), Community & Social Service (5,056 | 12.7%), Business & Financial (4,684 | 11.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,516 | 11.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (2,807 | 7.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Arlington Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arlington Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.2%), Computers & Mathematics (78.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.5%), Health Technologists (77.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (77.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Arlington Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,292 (66.4%)2,176 (33.6%)
Business & Financial2,265 (48.4%)2,419 (51.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,431 (76.0%)1,085 (24.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2,198 (78.3%)609 (21.7%)
Architecture & Engineering1,053 (86.2%)169 (13.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science180 (37.0%)307 (63.0%)
Community & Social Service 1,913 (37.8%)3,143 (62.2%)
Education, Arts & Media307 (46.9%)348 (53.1%)
Legal Services & Support446 (71.1%)181 (28.9%)
Education Instruction & Library640 (22.9%)2,158 (77.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment520 (53.3%)456 (46.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating522 (22.5%)1,794 (77.5%)
Health Technologists402 (22.7%)1,366 (77.3%)
Total (Category)12,423 (53.9%)10,617 (46.1%)
Total (Overall)21,802 (54.8%)17,968 (45.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Arlington Heights are Food Preparation & Serving (1,337 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (916 | 2.3%), Healthcare Support (839 | 2.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (478 | 1.2%), and Security & Protection (460 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Arlington Heights

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Arlington Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (91.2%), Security & Protection (90.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (90.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (75.4%), Personal Care & Service (72.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Arlington Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support206 (24.5%)633 (75.4%)
Security & Protection417 (90.6%)43 (9.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention282 (90.4%)30 (9.6%)
Law Enforcement135 (91.2%)13 (8.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving593 (44.4%)744 (55.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance252 (52.7%)226 (47.3%)
Personal Care & Service253 (27.6%)663 (72.4%)
Total (Category)1,721 (42.7%)2,309 (57.3%)
Total (Overall)21,802 (54.8%)17,968 (45.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Arlington Heights are Office & Administration (3,895 | 9.8%), and Sales & Related (3,340 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Arlington Heights

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Arlington Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,892 (56.7%)1,448 (43.3%)
Office & Administration1,245 (32.0%)2,650 (68.0%)
Total (Category)3,137 (43.4%)4,098 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)21,802 (54.8%)17,968 (45.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Arlington Heights are Construction & Extraction (875 | 2.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (609 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (47 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Arlington Heights

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Arlington Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry16 (34.0%)31 (66.0%)
Construction & Extraction847 (96.8%)28 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair582 (95.6%)27 (4.4%)
Total (Category)1,445 (94.4%)86 (5.6%)
Total (Overall)21,802 (54.8%)17,968 (45.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Arlington Heights are Transportation (1,542 | 3.9%), Production (1,322 | 3.3%), and Material Moving (1,070 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Arlington Heights

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Arlington Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Production955 (72.2%)367 (27.8%)
Transportation1,344 (87.2%)198 (12.8%)
Material Moving777 (72.6%)293 (27.4%)
Total (Category)3,076 (78.2%)858 (21.8%)
Total (Overall)21,802 (54.8%)17,968 (45.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Arlington Heights

Employment Industries in Arlington Heights

The major employment industries in Arlington Heights include Professional & Scientific (5,531 | 13.9%), Manufacturing (5,096 | 12.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,550 | 11.4%), Educational Services (4,047 | 10.2%), and Retail Trade (3,832 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries in Arlington Heights

Employment Industries by Sex in Arlington Heights

The Arlington Heights industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.9%), and Utilities (85.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (81.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.5%), and Educational Services (69.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Arlington Heights
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (18.4%)71 (81.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,663 (89.9%)187 (10.1%)
Manufacturing3,370 (66.1%)1,726 (33.9%)
Wholesale Trade804 (67.7%)383 (32.3%)
Retail Trade2,233 (58.3%)1,599 (41.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,843 (70.1%)787 (29.9%)
Utilities77 (85.6%)13 (14.4%)
Information430 (57.9%)313 (42.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,545 (51.7%)1,443 (48.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing335 (40.9%)484 (59.1%)
Professional & Scientific3,726 (67.4%)1,805 (32.6%)
Enterprise Management142 (79.3%)37 (20.7%)
Administrative & Support766 (63.2%)446 (36.8%)
Educational Services1,223 (30.2%)2,824 (69.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,113 (24.5%)3,437 (75.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation555 (57.9%)404 (42.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services873 (53.9%)748 (46.1%)
Public Administration431 (56.1%)337 (43.9%)
Total21,802 (54.8%)17,968 (45.2%)

Education in Arlington Heights

School Enrollment in Arlington Heights

The most common levels of schooling among the 17,470 students in Arlington Heights are high school (3,814 | 21.8%), middle school (3,751 | 21.5%), and elementary school (3,281 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Arlington Heights
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,86510.7%
Kindergarten1,1536.6%
Elementary School3,28118.8%
Middle School3,75121.5%
High School3,81421.8%
College / Undergraduate2,28813.1%
Graduate / Professional1,3187.5%
Total17,470100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arlington Heights

Out of a total of 17,470 students who are enrolled in schools in Arlington Heights, 3,931 (22.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,539 (77.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 846 (53.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,140 (89.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arlington Heights
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds725 (46.2%)846 (53.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,518 (80.2%)868 (19.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,140 (89.3%)498 (10.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,400 (85.1%)419 (14.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds925 (83.5%)183 (16.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds735 (67.6%)353 (32.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds561 (57.1%)422 (42.9%)
35 Years and over540 (61.6%)337 (38.4%)
Total13,539 (77.5%)3,931 (22.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arlington Heights

Business (8,230 | 23.1%), engineering (3,759 | 10.6%), education (3,621 | 10.2%), social sciences (3,127 | 8.8%), and science & technology (3,006 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 35,590 individuals in Arlington Heights who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arlington Heights
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,1195.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,5274.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1,0613.0%
Psychology1,5274.3%
Social Sciences3,1278.8%
Engineering3,75910.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies1690.5%
Science & Technology3,0068.5%
Business8,23023.1%
Education3,62110.2%
Literature & Languages1,5934.5%
Liberal Arts & History1,6654.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1033.1%
Communications1,8325.1%
Arts & Humanities1,2513.5%
Total35,590100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Arlington Heights

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arlington Heights

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Arlington Heights are males with 2 vehicles (11,259, accounting for 52.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,906, making up 64.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arlington Heights
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle288 (1.3%)293 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle4,650 (21.6%)4,409 (25.1%)
2 Vehicles11,259 (52.4%)8,906 (50.6%)
3 Vehicles3,950 (18.4%)3,054 (17.4%)
4 Vehicles1,095 (5.1%)735 (4.2%)
5 or more Vehicles233 (1.1%)188 (1.1%)
Total21,475 (100.0%)17,585 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Arlington Heights

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Arlington Heights are 20 to 24 minutes (5,255 commuters, 16.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (4,953 commuters, 15.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,941 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Arlington Heights
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3591.1%
5 to 9 Minutes2,3417.4%
10 to 14 Minutes3,67411.6%
15 to 19 Minutes3,94112.5%
20 to 24 Minutes5,25516.6%
25 to 29 Minutes2,3177.3%
30 to 34 Minutes4,95315.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1,2393.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7655.6%
45 to 59 Minutes2,4917.9%
60 to 89 Minutes2,7978.8%
90 or more Minutes4591.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Arlington Heights

The most common commute times in Arlington Heights are 30 to 34 minutes (2,926 commuters, 16.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (2,416 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Arlington Heights
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes153 (0.9%)206 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,179 (6.7%)1,162 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,879 (10.7%)1,795 (12.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,857 (10.5%)2,084 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,839 (16.1%)2,416 (17.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,389 (7.9%)928 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,926 (16.6%)2,027 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes738 (4.2%)501 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes946 (5.4%)819 (5.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,540 (8.7%)951 (6.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,877 (10.7%)920 (6.6%)
90 or more Minutes276 (1.6%)183 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arlington Heights

The most frequent times of departure to work in Arlington Heights are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,525, 20.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,806, 20.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arlington Heights
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM621 (3.5%)172 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM616 (3.5%)169 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM848 (4.8%)202 (1.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,441 (8.2%)833 (5.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,551 (8.8%)1,268 (9.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,525 (20.0%)2,625 (18.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,104 (12.0%)2,806 (20.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,622 (14.9%)1,943 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,140 (6.5%)1,275 (9.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,034 (5.9%)1,169 (8.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM476 (2.7%)532 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM224 (1.3%)135 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM870 (4.9%)393 (2.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM527 (3.0%)470 (3.4%)
Total17,599 (100.0%)13,992 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Arlington Heights

Occupancy by Ownership in Arlington Heights

Of the total 31,683 dwellings in Arlington Heights, owner-occupied units account for 23,041 (72.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,642 (27.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Arlington Heights
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23,04172.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,64227.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units31,683100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Arlington Heights

Occupancy by Household Size in Arlington Heights
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,30429.4%
2-Person Household10,88534.4%
3-Person Household4,53414.3%
4+ Person Household6,96022.0%
Total Housing Units31,683100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arlington Heights

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arlington Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,573 (59.9%)3,731 (40.1%)
2-Person Household8,265 (75.9%)2,620 (24.1%)
3-Person Household3,294 (72.7%)1,240 (27.4%)
4+ Person Household5,909 (84.9%)1,051 (15.1%)
Total Housing Units23,041 (72.7%)8,642 (27.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arlington Heights

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arlington Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School710 (71.1%)289 (28.9%)
High School Diploma2,604 (63.1%)1,525 (36.9%)
College/Associate Degree4,462 (69.4%)1,968 (30.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15,265 (75.8%)4,860 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arlington Heights

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arlington Heights
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,12313.0%
35 to 44 Years6,08819.2%
45 to 54 Years5,74118.1%
55 to 64 Years5,97718.9%
65 to 74 Years4,80915.2%
75 to 84 Years3,49511.0%
85 Years and Over1,4504.6%
Total31,683100.0%

Housing Finances in Arlington Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Arlington Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Arlington Heights
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied23,041 (72.7%)$130,328
Renter-Occupied8,642 (27.3%)$74,237
Average31,683 (100.0%)$113,502

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arlington Heights

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arlington Heights
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000385 (1.7%)358 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999254 (1.1%)89 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999299 (1.3%)450 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999232 (1.0%)419 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999588 (2.5%)321 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999779 (3.4%)437 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,175 (5.1%)566 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,353 (10.2%)1,775 (20.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,063 (8.9%)1,288 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,319 (23.1%)1,695 (19.6%)
$150,000 or more9,594 (41.6%)1,244 (14.4%)
Total23,041 (100.0%)8,642 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arlington Heights

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arlington Heights
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300170 (0.7%)174 (2.0%)
$300 to $499426 (1.8%)210 (2.4%)
$500 to $7992,069 (9.0%)129 (1.5%)
$800 to $9991,948 (8.5%)259 (3.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,114 (22.2%)2,416 (28.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,877 (12.5%)3,166 (36.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,631 (11.4%)1,223 (14.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,152 (13.7%)449 (5.2%)
$3,000 or more4,654 (20.2%)374 (4.3%)
Total23,041 (100.0%)8,642 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Arlington Heights

Housing Structures in Arlington Heights

Housing Structures in Arlington Heights
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17,35954.8%
Single Unit, Attached2,1896.9%
2 Unit Apartments2620.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1453.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,8298.9%
10 or more Apartments7,89924.9%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total31,683100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arlington Heights

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arlington Heights
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached16,491 (95.0%)868 (5.0%)
Single Unit, Attached1,821 (83.2%)368 (16.8%)
2 Unit Apartments50 (19.1%)212 (80.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments560 (48.9%)585 (51.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments871 (30.8%)1,958 (69.2%)
10 or more Apartments3,248 (41.1%)4,651 (58.9%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23,041 (72.7%)8,642 (27.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arlington Heights

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arlington Heights
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room55 (0.2%)330 (3.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,562 (6.8%)3,606 (41.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,940 (21.4%)3,580 (41.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,390 (32.1%)753 (8.7%)
8 or more Rooms9,094 (39.5%)373 (4.3%)
Total23,041 (100.0%)8,642 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arlington Heights

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arlington Heights
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas20,010 (86.9%)4,707 (54.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas254 (1.1%)195 (2.3%)
Electricity2,567 (11.1%)3,533 (40.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene27 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels57 (0.3%)94 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used126 (0.5%)113 (1.3%)
Total23,041 (100.0%)8,642 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Arlington Heights

Household Vehicle Usage in Arlington Heights
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle722 (3.1%)899 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle7,288 (31.6%)4,754 (55.0%)
2 Vehicles11,046 (47.9%)2,561 (29.6%)
3 or more Vehicles3,985 (17.3%)428 (5.0%)
Total23,041 (100.0%)8,642 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Arlington Heights

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Arlington Heights

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,68114,360
Median Property Value$361,000$416,700
Median Household Income$101,590$7,119
Monthly Housing Costs$1,030$4,654
Real Estate Taxes$7,908$116

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arlington Heights

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arlington Heights
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000276 (3.2%)264 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999157 (1.8%)163 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,717 (31.3%)3,078 (21.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,611 (41.6%)6,601 (46.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,609 (18.5%)3,052 (21.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999160 (1.8%)853 (5.9%)
$1,000,000 or more151 (1.7%)349 (2.4%)
Total8,681 (100.0%)14,360 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arlington Heights

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arlington Heights
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000380 (4.4%)246 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999736 (8.5%)259 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999427 (4.9%)383 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999768 (8.8%)352 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,133 (13.1%)407 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999831 (9.6%)1,220 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,931 (22.2%)1,232 (8.6%)
$150,000 or more2,475 (28.5%)3,388 (23.6%)
Total8,681 (100.0%)14,360 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arlington Heights

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arlington Heights
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,047 (23.6%)149,053 (1,038.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,801 (20.7%)4,582 (31.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,169 (13.5%)4,269 (29.7%)
4.0x or more3,546 (40.8%)1,999 (13.9%)
Total8,681 (100.0%)14,360 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arlington Heights

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arlington Heights
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800365 (4.2%)37 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499218 (2.5%)328 (2.3%)
$800 to $1,4997,841 (90.3%)353 (2.5%)
Total8,681 (100.0%)14,360 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Arlington Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arlington Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arlington Heights
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,977 (96.7%)202 (3.3%)
6 to 18 Years11,586 (97.7%)270 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years3,287 (91.8%)293 (8.2%)
26 to 34 Years6,995 (88.1%)941 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years10,070 (91.3%)961 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years9,756 (93.3%)699 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years10,025 (95.2%)504 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years7,778 (98.4%)127 (1.6%)
75 Years and older6,809 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72,283 (94.8%)3,997 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arlington Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arlington Heights
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,977 (96.7%)202 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,586 (97.7%)270 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,287 (91.8%)293 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arlington Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arlington Heights
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,047 (85.0%)716 (15.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,571 (91.1%)447 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,853 (90.1%)867 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,915 (93.3%)498 (6.7%)
$100,000 and over48,615 (97.1%)1,453 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arlington Heights

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arlington Heights
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,198 (19.4%)4,902 (79.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,949 (16.4%)9,860 (83.2%)
19 to 25 Years271 (7.6%)3,016 (84.3%)
25 to 34 Years728 (9.2%)6,415 (80.8%)
35 to 44 Years759 (6.9%)9,447 (85.6%)
45 to 54 Years752 (7.2%)9,165 (87.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,001 (9.5%)9,155 (87.0%)
65 to 74 Years6,966 (88.1%)4,819 (61.0%)
75 Years and over6,709 (98.5%)4,699 (69.0%)
Total20,333 (26.7%)61,478 (80.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arlington Heights

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arlington Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years177 (2.9%)213 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years349 (5.6%)322 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,034 (6.3%)726 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years542 (14.4%)842 (20.4%)
75 Years and over973 (35.2%)1,695 (41.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Arlington Heights

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Arlington Heights: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (0.6%)13 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years18 (0.3%)23 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years265 (1.6%)108 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years225 (6.0%)264 (6.4%)
75 Years and over560 (20.3%)704 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Arlington Heights: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (0.1%)50 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)44 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years201 (1.2%)206 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years92 (2.4%)54 (1.3%)
75 Years and over154 (5.6%)175 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Arlington Heights: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years106 (1.7%)184 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years308 (5.0%)256 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years373 (2.3%)258 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years71 (1.9%)116 (2.8%)
75 Years and over218 (7.9%)459 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Arlington Heights: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (0.1%)56 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years243 (1.5%)390 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years332 (8.8%)475 (11.5%)
75 Years and over540 (19.5%)1,240 (30.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Arlington Heights: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (0.3%)43 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.1%)20 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years119 (0.7%)121 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years78 (2.1%)68 (1.7%)
75 Years and over184 (6.7%)521 (12.9%)

Technology Access in Arlington Heights

Computing Device Access in Arlington Heights

Computing Device Access in Arlington Heights
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28,15788.9%
Smartphone28,41089.7%
Tablet22,56471.2%
No Computing Device1,3734.3%
Total31,683100.0%

Internet Access in Arlington Heights

Internet Access in Arlington Heights
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet370.1%
Broadband Home26,55183.8%
Cellular Data Only2,3957.6%
Satellite Internet1,3584.3%
No Internet2,2017.0%
Total31,683100.0%

Arlington Heights Summary

Arlington Heights is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb of Chicago, located about 25 miles northwest of the city. As of the 2010 census, the village had a population of 75,101. It is the most populous community in the United States that is incorporated as a village.

History

Arlington Heights was first settled in the 1830s by German immigrants. The village was originally known as Dunton, and was renamed in 1877 after General Robert E. Lee's Virginia estate, Arlington House. The village was incorporated in 1887.
In the early 20th century, Arlington Heights was a small farming community. The village experienced rapid growth after World War II, when the population increased from about 3,000 to over 75,000. This growth was largely due to the expansion of the Chicago metropolitan area and the availability of affordable housing.

Geography

Arlington Heights is located in northeastern Illinois, about 25 miles northwest of Chicago. It is bordered by Palatine to the north, Rolling Meadows to the northeast, Elk Grove Village to the east, Mount Prospect to the southeast, Prospect Heights to the south, and Wheeling to the west.
The village has a total area of 16.6 square miles, of which 16.3 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The village is located in the Fox River Valley, and is drained by the Fox River.

Economy

Arlington Heights is a major economic center in the Chicago metropolitan area. The village is home to several large employers, including Motorola Solutions, Zurich North America, and the Arlington Park Race Track. The village is also home to a number of retail and dining establishments, as well as a variety of professional services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 75,101 people, 28,845 households, and 20,845 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,567.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the village was 79.2% White, 4.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 9.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $76,824, and the median income for a family was $90,945. The per capita income for the village was $37,945. About 3.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Arlington Heights?
Total Population of Arlington Heights is 76,794.
What is the Total Male Population of Arlington Heights?
Total Male Population of Arlington Heights is 38,076.
What is the Total Female Population of Arlington Heights?
Total Female Population of Arlington Heights is 38,718.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Arlington Heights?
There are 98.34 Males per 100 Females in Arlington Heights.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Arlington Heights?
There are 101.69 Females per 100 Males in Arlington Heights.
What is the Median Population Age in Arlington Heights?
Median Population Age in Arlington Heights is 42.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Arlington Heights
Average Family Size in Arlington Heights is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Arlington Heights
Average Household Size in Arlington Heights is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Arlington Heights?
Per Capita income in Arlington Heights is $58,712.
What is the Median Family Income in Arlington Heights?
Median Family Income in Arlington Heights is $143,272.
What is the Median Household income in Arlington Heights?
Median Household Income in Arlington Heights is $113,502.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Arlington Heights?
Income or Wage Gap in Arlington Heights is 26.0%.
Women in Arlington Heights earn 74.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Arlington Heights?
Inequality or Gini Index in Arlington Heights is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Arlington Heights?
There are 41,203 People in the Labor Forcein in Arlington Heights.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Arlington Heights?
67.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Arlington Heights.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Arlington Heights?
Unemployment Rate in Arlington Heights is 3.5%.