Arlington County, VA

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Arlington County Overview

235,845
TOTAL POPULATION
119,030
MALE POPULATION
116,815
FEMALE POPULATION
101.90
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$85,221
PER CAPITA INCOME
$188,191
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$137,387
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,458
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
154,912
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
78.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Arlington County Area Codes

Race in Arlington County

The most populous races in Arlington County are White / Caucasian (153,250 | 65.0%), Hispanic or Latino (36,734 | 15.6%), and Asian (24,308 | 10.3%).
Race in Arlington County
Race# Population% Population
Asian24,30810.3%
Black / African American21,9949.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific2420.1%
Hispanic or Latino36,73415.6%
Native / Alaskan8690.4%
White / Caucasian153,25065.0%
Two or more Races22,2979.5%
Some other Race12,8855.5%
Total235,845100.0%

Ancestry in Arlington County

The most populous ancestries reported in Arlington County are Irish (30,310 | 12.9%), German (28,756 | 12.2%), English (25,893 | 11.0%), Italian (15,074 | 6.4%), and Central American (13,990 | 5.9%), together accounting for 48.3% of all Arlington County residents.
Ancestry in Arlington County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2640.1%
African1,3370.6%
Albanian1290.1%
Alsatian280.0%
American6,6602.8%
Apache280.0%
Arab4,9032.1%
Argentinean5520.2%
Armenian3940.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac860.0%
Australian4330.2%
Austrian9210.4%
Bahamian410.0%
Bangladeshi510.0%
Barbadian450.0%
Basque410.0%
Belgian3120.1%
Belizean700.0%
Bermudan110.0%
Bhutanese1,9020.8%
Blackfeet270.0%
Bolivian3,4601.5%
Brazilian6040.3%
British3,3441.4%
British West Indian270.0%
Bulgarian3360.1%
Burmese3,4111.5%
Cajun630.0%
Cambodian1,4020.6%
Canadian5010.2%
Cape Verdean460.0%
Carpatho Rusyn240.0%
Celtic300.0%
Central American13,9905.9%
Central American Indian3720.2%
Cherokee4420.2%
Chilean2770.1%
Chippewa320.0%
Choctaw220.0%
Colombian2,2220.9%
Comanche100.0%
Costa Rican3210.1%
Creek370.0%
Croatian2750.1%
Crow190.0%
Cuban1,1370.5%
Cypriot280.0%
Czech9660.4%
Czechoslovakian940.0%
Danish1,0880.5%
Delaware330.0%
Dominican4830.2%
Dutch2,4211.0%
Eastern European2,1870.9%
Ecuadorian5420.2%
Egyptian4820.2%
English25,89311.0%
Estonian460.0%
Ethiopian3,2101.4%
European5,8422.5%
Filipino2510.1%
Finnish4560.2%
French5,3792.3%
French American Indian20.0%
French Canadian1,2970.5%
German28,75612.2%
German Russian290.0%
Ghanaian1490.1%
Greek2,1340.9%
Guamanian / Chamorro840.0%
Guatemalan3,2651.4%
Guyanese730.0%
Haitian1060.0%
Honduran6280.3%
Hopi560.0%
Hungarian1,4930.6%
Icelander440.0%
Indian (Asian)6,8582.9%
Indonesian2370.1%
Iranian1,3320.6%
Iraqi2250.1%
Irish30,31012.9%
Iroquois600.0%
Israeli1770.1%
Italian15,0746.4%
Jamaican7840.3%
Japanese2020.1%
Jordanian3810.2%
Kenyan1220.1%
Korean3,2951.4%
Laotian4910.2%
Latvian2270.1%
Lebanese9270.4%
Lithuanian7370.3%
Lumbee870.0%
Luxembourger380.0%
Macedonian390.0%
Malaysian390.0%
Mexican5,2082.2%
Mexican American Indian1400.1%
Mongolian580.0%
Moroccan9730.4%
Native Hawaiian1470.1%
Navajo270.0%
Nepalese1100.1%
New Zealander370.0%
Nicaraguan6790.3%
Nigerian3520.2%
Northern European7640.3%
Norwegian2,2310.9%
Osage460.0%
Pakistani6020.3%
Palestinian3200.1%
Panamanian6470.3%
Paraguayan1410.1%
Pennsylvania German1120.1%
Peruvian1,6590.7%
Polish7,2493.1%
Portuguese7230.3%
Pueblo380.0%
Puerto Rican3,6561.5%
Romanian6780.3%
Russian3,9991.7%
Salvadoran8,4503.6%
Samoan530.0%
Scandinavian6530.3%
Scotch-Irish2,2000.9%
Scottish5,2642.2%
Senegalese260.0%
Serbian4510.2%
Sierra Leonean410.0%
Sioux120.0%
Slavic1330.1%
Slovak8130.3%
Slovene3020.1%
Somali1250.1%
South African1510.1%
South American9,3434.0%
South American Indian1820.1%
Spaniard1,3670.6%
Spanish5310.2%
Spanish American570.0%
Sri Lankan2,0720.9%
Subsaharan African6,2992.7%
Sudanese7340.3%
Swedish3,0551.3%
Swiss9240.4%
Syrian3320.1%
Thai6,3122.7%
Tlingit-Haida270.0%
Tongan250.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1110.1%
Turkish9510.4%
Ugandan20.0%
Ukrainian1,9320.8%
Uruguayan1370.1%
Venezuelan3340.1%
Vietnamese6970.3%
Welsh1,8450.8%
West Indian460.0%
Yaqui120.0%
Yugoslavian2760.1%
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Immigrants in Arlington County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Arlington County came from Asia (20,492 | 8.7%), Latin America (17,636 | 7.5%), Central America (9,578 | 4.1%), Eastern Asia (7,516 | 3.2%), and South America (7,055 | 3.0%), together accounting for 26.4% of all Arlington County residents.
Immigrants in Arlington County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1950.1%
Africa6,3262.7%
Albania1530.1%
Argentina3750.2%
Armenia530.0%
Asia20,4928.7%
Australia2230.1%
Austria2470.1%
Bahamas270.0%
Bangladesh9320.4%
Belarus900.0%
Belgium290.0%
Belize700.0%
Bolivia2,5431.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2530.1%
Brazil6780.3%
Bulgaria2430.1%
Cambodia1200.1%
Cameroon170.0%
Canada6430.3%
Caribbean1,0030.4%
Central America9,5784.1%
Chile790.0%
China3,9121.7%
Colombia1,5800.7%
Costa Rica2890.1%
Croatia470.0%
Cuba2690.1%
Czechoslovakia540.0%
Denmark350.0%
Dominican Republic2510.1%
Eastern Africa3,4991.5%
Eastern Asia7,5163.2%
Eastern Europe2,9691.3%
Ecuador3280.1%
Egypt2890.1%
El Salvador5,0842.2%
England2920.1%
Eritrea3120.1%
Ethiopia2,6371.1%
Europe7,0523.0%
Fiji100.0%
France5950.3%
Germany4210.2%
Ghana1640.1%
Greece4210.2%
Guatemala1,9230.8%
Guyana530.0%
Haiti640.0%
Honduras4120.2%
Hong Kong1900.1%
Hungary640.0%
India2,5851.1%
Indonesia5140.2%
Iran8980.4%
Iraq1300.1%
Ireland1710.1%
Israel2710.1%
Italy3460.2%
Jamaica3370.1%
Japan8210.4%
Jordan3130.1%
Kenya1430.1%
Korea1,6950.7%
Kuwait300.0%
Latin America17,6367.5%
Lebanon2830.1%
Lithuania360.0%
Malaysia460.0%
Mexico1,2180.5%
Middle Africa1780.1%
Moldova620.0%
Morocco8550.4%
Nepal6770.3%
Netherlands1130.1%
Nicaragua3890.2%
Nigeria3710.2%
North Macedonia120.0%
Northern Africa1,5520.7%
Northern Europe1,5200.6%
Norway540.0%
Oceania3450.2%
Pakistan4980.2%
Panama1930.1%
Peru1,0100.4%
Philippines1,2810.5%
Poland1780.1%
Portugal1050.0%
Romania2550.1%
Russia8000.3%
Saudi Arabia4430.2%
Scotland1010.0%
Senegal260.0%
Serbia2590.1%
Sierra Leone220.0%
Singapore360.0%
Somalia1590.1%
South Africa2930.1%
South America7,0553.0%
South Central Asia6,1842.6%
South Eastern Asia3,7071.6%
Southern Europe1,0620.4%
Spain1900.1%
Sri Lanka1940.1%
Sudan3180.1%
Sweden1080.1%
Switzerland720.0%
Syria1060.0%
Taiwan3920.2%
Thailand3610.2%
Trinidad and Tobago550.0%
Turkey8940.4%
Uganda70.0%
Ukraine3510.2%
Uruguay840.0%
Uzbekistan140.0%
Venezuela2460.1%
Vietnam1,1670.5%
Western Africa6950.3%
Western Asia2,9551.3%
Western Europe1,4770.6%
Yemen490.0%
Zaire940.0%
Zimbabwe650.0%
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Sex and Age in Arlington County

Sex and Age in Arlington County

The most populous age groups in Arlington County are 25 to 29 Years (14,750 | 12.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (14,430 | 12.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Arlington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,478 (5.4%)6,342 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years5,974 (5.0%)5,398 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years6,135 (5.1%)5,959 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years4,979 (4.2%)4,844 (4.2%)
20 to 24 Years8,361 (7.0%)8,251 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years14,750 (12.4%)14,430 (12.3%)
30 to 34 Years12,705 (10.7%)12,189 (10.4%)
35 to 39 Years10,476 (8.8%)10,172 (8.7%)
40 to 44 Years9,266 (7.8%)8,965 (7.7%)
45 to 49 Years8,161 (6.9%)7,765 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years7,442 (6.2%)6,769 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years6,660 (5.6%)6,074 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years5,442 (4.6%)5,285 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years4,851 (4.1%)4,413 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years2,931 (2.5%)3,894 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years2,123 (1.8%)2,666 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years1,151 (1.0%)1,509 (1.3%)
85 Years and over1,145 (1.0%)1,890 (1.6%)
Total119,030 (100.0%)116,815 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Arlington County

Median Family Size in Arlington County

The median family size in Arlington County is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (40,626 | 81.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,460 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Arlington County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple40,626 (81.2%)3.03
Single Male/Father3,460 (6.9%)2.57
Single Female/Mother5,938 (11.9%)2.71
Total Families50,024 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Arlington County

The median household size in Arlington County is 2.10 persons per household, with married-couple households (40,626 | 36.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.05 persons per household. non-family households (60,863 | 54.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Arlington County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple40,626 (36.6%)3.05
Single Male/Father3,460 (3.1%)2.85
Single Female/Mother5,938 (5.4%)2.89
Non-family60,863 (54.9%)1.34
Total Households110,887 (100.0%)2.10

Household Size by Marriage Status in Arlington County

Out of a total of 110,887 households in Arlington County, 50,024 (45.1%) are family households, while 60,863 (54.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 24,031, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 44,606.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Arlington County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-44,606 (40.2%)
2-Person Households24,031 (21.7%)13,418 (12.1%)
3-Person Households10,962 (9.9%)1,916 (1.7%)
4-Person Households10,005 (9.0%)716 (0.6%)
5-Person Households3,732 (3.4%)142 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,007 (0.9%)45 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households287 (0.3%)20 (0.0%)
Total50,024 (45.1%)60,863 (54.9%)

Female Fertility in Arlington County

Fertility by Age in Arlington County

Average fertility rate in Arlington County is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 51.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Arlington County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,186 (48.7%)34.0
35 to 50 years1,249 (51.3%)44.0
Total2,435 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arlington County

87.3% of women with births (2,435) in Arlington County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.2% 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 10.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arlington County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1,067 (90.0%)119 (10.0%)
35 to 50 years1,059 (84.8%)190 (15.2%)
Total2,126 (87.3%)309 (12.7%)

Fertility by Education in Arlington County

Average fertility rate in Arlington County is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 47.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 48.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Arlington County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School40 (1.6%)7.0
High School Diploma104 (4.3%)28.0
College or Associate's Degree241 (9.9%)39.0
Bachelor's Degree860 (35.3%)32.0
Graduate Degree1,190 (48.9%)47.0
Total2,435 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arlington County

12.7% of women with births in Arlington County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 94.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 34.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arlington County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School32 (80.0%)8 (20.0%)
High School Diploma98 (94.2%)6 (5.8%)
College or Associate's Degree159 (66.0%)82 (34.0%)
Bachelor's Degree785 (91.3%)75 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,052 (88.4%)138 (11.6%)
Total2,126 (87.3%)309 (12.7%)

Income in Arlington County

Income Overview in Arlington County

Per Capita Income in Arlington County is $85,221, while median incomes of families and households are $188,191 and $137,387 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income235,845$85,221
Median Family Income50,024$188,191
Mean Family Income50,024$236,906
Median Household Income110,887$137,387
Mean Household Income110,887$180,199
Income Deficit50,024$11,458
Wage / Income Gap (%)235,84521.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)235,84578.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index235,8450.45

Earnings by Sex in Arlington County

Average Earnings in Arlington County are $84,891, $94,665 for men and $74,250 for women, a difference of 21.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Arlington County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male83,822 (52.7%)$94,665
Female75,272 (47.3%)$74,250
Total159,094 (100.0%)$84,891

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arlington County

The most common earnings brackets in Arlington County are $100,000+ for men (39,065 | 46.6%) and $100,000+ for women (26,418 | 35.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arlington County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,027 (2.4%)2,484 (3.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999944 (1.1%)1,402 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,062 (1.3%)1,613 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999977 (1.2%)1,336 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499851 (1.0%)1,581 (2.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999973 (1.2%)1,008 (1.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499981 (1.2%)1,218 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999681 (0.8%)933 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499838 (1.0%)1,072 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,127 (1.3%)1,684 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,539 (3.0%)2,169 (2.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,446 (2.9%)2,081 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,984 (2.4%)1,745 (2.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,701 (2.0%)1,642 (2.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,281 (2.7%)2,311 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,847 (2.2%)2,490 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,269 (5.1%)5,988 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,173 (5.0%)5,244 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,056 (15.6%)10,853 (14.4%)
$100,000+39,065 (46.6%)26,418 (35.1%)
Total83,822 (100.0%)75,272 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arlington County

Average earnings in Arlington County are $103,589 for men and $82,156 for women, a difference of 20.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $139,097, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,757. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $104,875, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,591.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arlington County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,757$19,591
High School Diploma$38,994$28,069
College or Associate's Degree$59,254$45,299
Bachelor's Degree$106,182$81,057
Graduate Degree$139,097$104,875
Total$103,589$82,156

Family Income in Arlington County

Family Income Brackets in Arlington County

According to the Arlington County family income data, there are 23,361 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 46.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 400 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Arlington County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0002.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994000.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1012.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,4512.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,2014.4%
$50,000 to $74,9993,4526.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993,4026.8%
$100,000 to $149,9996,60313.2%
$150,000 to $199,9997,05314.1%
$200,000+23,36146.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arlington County

4-person families (10,052 | 20.1%) account for the highest median family income in Arlington County with $240,606 per family, while 2-person families (25,019 | 50.0%) have the highest median income of $83,997 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arlington County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families25,019 (50.0%)$167,994
3-Person Families10,824 (21.6%)$190,130
4-Person Families10,052 (20.1%)$240,606
5-Person Families3,068 (6.1%)$178,750
6-Person Families855 (1.7%)$196,738
7+ Person Families206 (0.4%)$0
Total50,024 (100.0%)$188,191

Family Income by Number of Earners in Arlington County

The median family income in Arlington County is $188,191, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,533) having the highest median family income of $231,550, while families with no earners (4,223) have the lowest median family income of $105,985, accounting for 9.1% and 8.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Arlington County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,223 (8.4%)$105,985
1 Earner12,002 (24.0%)$121,424
2 Earners29,266 (58.5%)$222,697
3+ Earners4,533 (9.1%)$231,550
Total50,024 (100.0%)$188,191

Household Income in Arlington County

Household Income Brackets in Arlington County

With 33,599 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Arlington County, accounting for 30.3% of all households. In contrast, only 1,774 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Arlington County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,6593.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,7741.6%
$15,000 to $24,9993,4373.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993,5483.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995,1014.6%
$50,000 to $74,99910,5349.5%
$75,000 to $99,99912,19811.0%
$100,000 to $149,99920,73618.7%
$150,000 to $199,99916,30014.7%
$200,000+33,59930.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Arlington County

The median household income in Arlington County is $137,387, with the highest median household income of $164,076 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 33,000 households (29.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $80,524, with 6,864 households (6.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Arlington County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,864 (6.2%)$80,524
25 to 44 Years53,399 (48.2%)$141,975
45 to 64 Years33,000 (29.8%)$164,076
65+ Years17,624 (15.9%)$97,795
Total110,887 (100.0%)$137,387

Poverty in Arlington County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arlington County

With 5.9% poverty level for males and 7.4% for females among the residents of Arlington County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,295 males (14.4%) and 1,584 females (16.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arlington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years267 (4.1%)448 (7.1%)
5 Years94 (8.3%)10 (1.1%)
6 to 11 Years585 (7.9%)757 (11.2%)
12 to 14 Years137 (3.9%)248 (7.1%)
15 Years41 (4.4%)25 (2.4%)
16 and 17 Years232 (10.0%)67 (3.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,295 (14.4%)1,584 (16.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,455 (5.3%)1,836 (6.9%)
35 to 44 Years578 (2.9%)788 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years542 (3.5%)558 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years611 (5.1%)785 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years576 (7.6%)915 (11.2%)
75 Years and over493 (11.5%)600 (10.3%)
Total6,906 (5.9%)8,621 (7.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arlington County

According to the poverty statistics in Arlington County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.1% of males and 98.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arlington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,189 (95.9%)5,868 (92.9%)
5 Years1,044 (91.7%)932 (98.9%)
6 to 11 Years6,808 (92.1%)6,001 (88.8%)
12 to 14 Years3,415 (96.1%)3,226 (92.9%)
15 Years884 (95.6%)1,016 (97.6%)
16 and 17 Years2,100 (90.0%)2,001 (96.8%)
18 to 24 Years7,684 (85.6%)7,933 (83.4%)
25 to 34 Years25,810 (94.7%)24,749 (93.1%)
35 to 44 Years19,055 (97.1%)18,342 (95.9%)
45 to 54 Years15,011 (96.5%)13,941 (96.2%)
55 to 64 Years11,398 (94.9%)10,530 (93.1%)
65 to 74 Years7,039 (92.4%)7,278 (88.8%)
75 Years and over3,805 (88.5%)5,232 (89.7%)
Total110,242 (94.1%)107,049 (92.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arlington County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Arlington County show that 3.1% or 1,263 of the total 40,626 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 37.0%, comprising of 27 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 338 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arlington County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children21,878 (97.2%)634 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children15,264 (97.8%)338 (2.2%)
3 or 4 Children2,175 (89.2%)264 (10.8%)
5 or more Children46 (63.0%)27 (37.0%)
Total39,363 (96.9%)1,263 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arlington County

According to the poverty data in Arlington County, 7.0% or 244 single-father households and 11.3% or 673 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 197 households (17.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (19.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arlington County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children47 (2.3%)143 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children197 (17.0%)472 (15.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)58 (19.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total244 (7.0%)673 (11.3%)

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

The poverty data for Arlington County shows that 1,263 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 917 of the single-parent households (9.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (37.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 669 household (16.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arlington County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children634 (2.8%)190 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children338 (2.2%)669 (16.0%)
3 or 4 Children264 (10.8%)58 (10.4%)
5 or more Children27 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,263 (3.1%)917 (9.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Arlington County

Employment by Class of Employer in Arlington County

Among the 148,246 employed individuals in Arlington County, private company employees (78,394 | 52.9%), federal government employees (30,701 | 20.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (19,905 | 13.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Arlington County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees78,39452.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,6622.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,6213.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations19,90513.4%
Local Government Employees7,7945.3%
State Government Employees2,0691.4%
Federal Government Employees30,70120.7%
Unpaid Family Workers1000.1%
Total148,246100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Arlington County

According to the labor force statistics for Arlington County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (197,592), 78.4% or 154,912 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 4,338 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.4% or 23,002 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.6% or 367 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Arlington County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,702 (34.4%)367 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Years13,971 (84.1%)405 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years26,846 (92.0%)510 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Years23,002 (92.4%)299 (1.3%)
35 to 44 Years35,769 (92.0%)894 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years27,575 (91.5%)800 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years10,862 (85.3%)467 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years6,897 (64.3%)359 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years6,226 (38.7%)199 (3.2%)
75 Years and over975 (9.3%)35 (3.6%)
Total154,912 (78.4%)4,338 (2.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arlington County

According to labor force statistics for Arlington County, 89.4% of individuals (131,017) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (146,551) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 3,275 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.3% or 107,370 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 312 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arlington County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,662 (79.6%)392 (6.7%)
High School Diploma6,961 (75.5%)590 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree11,996 (79.2%)727 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher107,370 (92.3%)2,094 (1.8%)
Total131,017 (89.4%)3,664 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Arlington County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arlington County are Community & Social Service (27,274 | 18.6%), Management (25,982 | 17.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (25,702 | 17.5%), Business & Financial (22,981 | 15.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (16,410 | 11.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Arlington County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arlington County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (70.3%), Computers & Mathematics (67.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (63.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (74.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Arlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14,145 (54.4%)11,837 (45.6%)
Business & Financial11,498 (50.0%)11,483 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16,225 (63.1%)9,477 (36.9%)
Computers & Mathematics11,004 (67.1%)5,406 (32.9%)
Architecture & Engineering2,961 (70.3%)1,249 (29.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,260 (44.5%)2,822 (55.5%)
Community & Social Service 11,901 (43.6%)15,373 (56.4%)
Education, Arts & Media658 (31.4%)1,439 (68.6%)
Legal Services & Support5,129 (54.0%)4,362 (46.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2,509 (28.0%)6,448 (72.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,605 (53.6%)3,124 (46.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,500 (26.1%)4,253 (73.9%)
Health Technologists1,227 (25.3%)3,621 (74.7%)
Total (Category)55,269 (51.3%)52,423 (48.7%)
Total (Overall)76,763 (52.2%)70,194 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Arlington County are Food Preparation & Serving (4,091 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (2,828 | 1.9%), Personal Care & Service (2,456 | 1.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,386 | 1.6%), and Law Enforcement (1,834 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Arlington County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Arlington County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (74.7%), Security & Protection (74.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.7%), Personal Care & Service (71.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Arlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support95 (8.3%)1,044 (91.7%)
Security & Protection2,094 (74.1%)734 (26.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention724 (72.8%)270 (27.2%)
Law Enforcement1,370 (74.7%)464 (25.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,213 (54.1%)1,878 (45.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance974 (40.8%)1,412 (59.2%)
Personal Care & Service700 (28.5%)1,756 (71.5%)
Total (Category)6,076 (47.1%)6,824 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)76,763 (52.2%)70,194 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Arlington County are Office & Administration (9,236 | 6.3%), and Sales & Related (8,633 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Arlington County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Arlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,279 (61.2%)3,354 (38.9%)
Office & Administration3,112 (33.7%)6,124 (66.3%)
Total (Category)8,391 (47.0%)9,478 (53.0%)
Total (Overall)76,763 (52.2%)70,194 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Arlington County are Construction & Extraction (2,055 | 1.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,521 | 1.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (140 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Arlington County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Arlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry122 (87.1%)18 (12.9%)
Construction & Extraction1,918 (93.3%)137 (6.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,457 (95.8%)64 (4.2%)
Total (Category)3,497 (94.1%)219 (5.9%)
Total (Overall)76,763 (52.2%)70,194 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Arlington County are Transportation (2,499 | 1.7%), Material Moving (1,218 | 0.8%), and Production (1,063 | 0.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Arlington County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Arlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production669 (62.9%)394 (37.1%)
Transportation1,988 (79.5%)511 (20.4%)
Material Moving873 (71.7%)345 (28.3%)
Total (Category)3,530 (73.9%)1,250 (26.2%)
Total (Overall)76,763 (52.2%)70,194 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Arlington County

Employment Industries in Arlington County

The major employment industries in Arlington County include Professional & Scientific (40,161 | 27.3%), Public Administration (25,479 | 17.3%), Educational Services (12,388 | 8.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,424 | 6.4%), and Finance & Insurance (7,826 | 5.3%).
Employment Industries in Arlington County

Employment Industries by Sex in Arlington County

The Arlington County industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (78.9%), and Utilities (75.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.1%), Educational Services (65.7%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (58.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Arlington County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting183 (78.9%)49 (21.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction27 (41.5%)38 (58.5%)
Construction3,896 (87.0%)583 (13.0%)
Manufacturing2,404 (63.9%)1,358 (36.1%)
Wholesale Trade531 (72.2%)204 (27.8%)
Retail Trade3,270 (53.8%)2,807 (46.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,952 (68.7%)888 (31.3%)
Utilities499 (75.0%)166 (25.0%)
Information2,661 (59.0%)1,852 (41.0%)
Finance & Insurance4,587 (58.6%)3,239 (41.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,741 (53.4%)1,521 (46.6%)
Professional & Scientific23,559 (58.7%)16,602 (41.3%)
Enterprise Management124 (62.0%)76 (38.0%)
Administrative & Support2,147 (53.2%)1,892 (46.8%)
Educational Services4,247 (34.3%)8,141 (65.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,157 (22.9%)7,267 (77.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,343 (52.1%)1,233 (47.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,661 (53.2%)3,222 (46.8%)
Public Administration13,857 (54.4%)11,622 (45.6%)
Total76,763 (52.2%)70,194 (47.8%)

Education in Arlington County

School Enrollment in Arlington County

The most common levels of schooling among the 50,593 students in Arlington County are graduate / professional (9,682 | 19.1%), elementary school (9,229 | 18.2%), and middle school (9,211 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Arlington County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,8867.7%
Kindergarten2,5625.1%
Elementary School9,22918.2%
Middle School9,21118.2%
High School8,47316.8%
College / Undergraduate7,55014.9%
Graduate / Professional9,68219.1%
Total50,593100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arlington County

Out of a total of 50,593 students who are enrolled in schools in Arlington County, 14,723 (29.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 35,870 (70.9%) 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 2,339 (71.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,423 (88.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arlington County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds921 (28.2%)2,339 (71.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old9,278 (83.6%)1,816 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,142 (85.3%)1,755 (14.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,423 (88.0%)736 (11.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,630 (70.0%)698 (30.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,586 (52.2%)2,363 (47.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,433 (48.5%)3,638 (51.4%)
35 Years and over2,458 (64.1%)1,377 (35.9%)
Total35,870 (70.9%)14,723 (29.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arlington County

Social sciences (31,614 | 21.1%), business (24,197 | 16.2%), engineering (11,353 | 7.6%), literature & languages (10,934 | 7.3%), and liberal arts & history (10,902 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 149,610 individuals in Arlington County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arlington County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8,0755.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,3164.9%
Physical & Health Sciences3,8512.6%
Psychology6,5314.4%
Social Sciences31,61421.1%
Engineering11,3537.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,9161.9%
Science & Technology6,9744.7%
Business24,19716.2%
Education4,9843.3%
Literature & Languages10,9347.3%
Liberal Arts & History10,9027.3%
Visual & Performing Arts5,4663.6%
Communications6,6914.5%
Arts & Humanities7,8065.2%
Total149,610100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Arlington County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arlington County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Arlington County are males with 1 vehicle (30,372, accounting for 39.1%) and females with 1 vehicle (28,902, making up 43.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arlington County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6,782 (8.7%)6,930 (10.0%)
1 Vehicle30,372 (39.1%)28,902 (41.7%)
2 Vehicles29,178 (37.6%)25,135 (36.3%)
3 Vehicles7,369 (9.5%)6,067 (8.7%)
4 Vehicles2,544 (3.3%)1,547 (2.2%)
5 or more Vehicles1,355 (1.8%)720 (1.0%)
Total77,600 (100.0%)69,301 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Arlington County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Arlington County are 30 to 34 minutes (20,543 commuters, 19.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (15,901 commuters, 14.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (15,071 commuters, 13.9%).
Commute Time in Arlington County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,0541.9%
5 to 9 Minutes5,7815.3%
10 to 14 Minutes9,6888.9%
15 to 19 Minutes15,07113.9%
20 to 24 Minutes15,90114.7%
25 to 29 Minutes10,0969.3%
30 to 34 Minutes20,54319.0%
35 to 39 Minutes5,1364.8%
40 to 44 Minutes6,2945.8%
45 to 59 Minutes11,56510.7%
60 to 89 Minutes4,7454.4%
90 or more Minutes1,3631.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Arlington County

The most common commute times in Arlington County are 30 to 34 minutes (12,124 commuters, 20.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (8,419 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Arlington County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,204 (2.1%)850 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,810 (4.8%)2,971 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,280 (9.0%)4,408 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes7,934 (13.5%)7,137 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,487 (14.4%)7,414 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,827 (9.9%)4,269 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes12,124 (20.6%)8,419 (17.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,622 (4.5%)2,514 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,835 (4.8%)3,459 (7.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,628 (11.3%)4,937 (10.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,324 (4.0%)2,421 (4.9%)
90 or more Minutes753 (1.3%)610 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arlington County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Arlington County are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (10,686, 18.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (10,036, 20.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arlington County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,407 (2.4%)771 (1.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,132 (1.9%)615 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,580 (2.7%)626 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,728 (4.6%)2,741 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,406 (7.5%)3,075 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,186 (13.9%)6,337 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,179 (13.9%)7,795 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,686 (18.2%)10,036 (20.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM8,148 (13.9%)6,513 (13.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,573 (9.5%)5,903 (11.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,970 (3.4%)1,382 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM556 (0.9%)447 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,464 (4.2%)1,693 (3.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,813 (3.1%)1,475 (3.0%)
Total58,828 (100.0%)49,409 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Arlington County

Occupancy by Ownership in Arlington County

Of the total 110,887 dwellings in Arlington County, owner-occupied units account for 46,842 (42.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 64,045 (57.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Arlington County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units46,84242.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units64,04557.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units110,887100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Arlington County

Occupancy by Household Size in Arlington County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household44,60640.2%
2-Person Household37,44933.8%
3-Person Household12,87811.6%
4+ Person Household15,95414.4%
Total Housing Units110,887100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arlington County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arlington County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,794 (33.2%)29,812 (66.8%)
2-Person Household15,663 (41.8%)21,786 (58.2%)
3-Person Household6,350 (49.3%)6,528 (50.7%)
4+ Person Household10,035 (62.9%)5,919 (37.1%)
Total Housing Units46,842 (42.2%)64,045 (57.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arlington County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arlington County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School840 (22.8%)2,851 (77.2%)
High School Diploma2,021 (31.6%)4,369 (68.4%)
College/Associate Degree4,083 (33.9%)7,969 (66.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39,898 (45.0%)48,856 (55.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arlington County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arlington County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years37,32433.7%
35 to 44 Years22,93920.7%
45 to 54 Years18,25716.5%
55 to 64 Years14,74313.3%
65 to 74 Years10,5119.5%
75 to 84 Years5,0824.6%
85 Years and Over2,0311.8%
Total110,887100.0%

Housing Finances in Arlington County

Median Income by Occupancy in Arlington County

Median Income by Occupancy in Arlington County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied46,842 (42.2%)$197,946
Renter-Occupied64,045 (57.8%)$105,129
Average110,887 (100.0%)$137,387

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arlington County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arlington County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000462 (1.0%)1,966 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999198 (0.4%)1,020 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999473 (1.0%)1,336 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999245 (0.5%)1,322 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999471 (1.0%)1,363 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999742 (1.6%)2,800 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,238 (2.6%)3,818 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,024 (6.5%)7,523 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,785 (5.9%)9,463 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,347 (15.7%)13,398 (20.9%)
$150,000 or more29,857 (63.7%)20,036 (31.3%)
Total46,842 (100.0%)64,045 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arlington County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arlington County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300467 (1.0%)720 (1.1%)
$300 to $499347 (0.7%)495 (0.8%)
$500 to $7991,554 (3.3%)605 (0.9%)
$800 to $9992,694 (5.8%)270 (0.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4996,877 (14.7%)5,530 (8.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,691 (7.9%)16,269 (25.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,204 (9.0%)16,767 (26.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,593 (11.9%)10,448 (16.3%)
$3,000 or more21,415 (45.7%)11,888 (18.6%)
Total46,842 (100.0%)64,045 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Arlington County

Housing Structures in Arlington County

Housing Structures in Arlington County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached29,24126.4%
Single Unit, Attached10,5979.6%
2 Unit Apartments9970.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,9753.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,4505.8%
10 or more Apartments59,50853.7%
Mobile Home / Other1190.1%
Total110,887100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arlington County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arlington County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached25,636 (87.7%)3,605 (12.3%)
Single Unit, Attached7,392 (69.8%)3,205 (30.2%)
2 Unit Apartments285 (28.6%)712 (71.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,031 (25.9%)2,944 (74.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,228 (19.0%)5,222 (81.0%)
10 or more Apartments11,243 (18.9%)48,265 (81.1%)
Mobile Home / Other27 (22.7%)92 (77.3%)
Total46,842 (42.2%)64,045 (57.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arlington County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arlington County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room483 (1.0%)5,531 (8.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms6,258 (13.4%)31,489 (49.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,301 (22.0%)20,560 (32.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms11,577 (24.7%)4,487 (7.0%)
8 or more Rooms18,223 (38.9%)1,978 (3.1%)
Total46,842 (100.0%)64,045 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arlington County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arlington County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas28,760 (61.4%)23,734 (37.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas202 (0.4%)689 (1.1%)
Electricity16,928 (36.1%)37,818 (59.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene425 (0.9%)483 (0.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)33 (0.1%)
All other Fuels296 (0.6%)351 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used231 (0.5%)937 (1.5%)
Total46,842 (100.0%)64,045 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Arlington County

Household Vehicle Usage in Arlington County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,333 (5.0%)13,320 (20.8%)
1 Vehicle18,712 (40.0%)34,202 (53.4%)
2 Vehicles19,559 (41.8%)13,635 (21.3%)
3 or more Vehicles6,238 (13.3%)2,888 (4.5%)
Total46,842 (100.0%)64,045 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Arlington County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Arlington County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12,82734,015
Median Property Value$819,500$839,800
Median Household Income$137,692$24,086
Monthly Housing Costs$1,129$21,127
Real Estate Taxes$7,721$470

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arlington County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arlington County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00066 (0.5%)220 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99924 (0.2%)125 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,439 (11.2%)1,500 (4.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,484 (11.6%)5,773 (17.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,428 (18.9%)6,720 (19.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9993,499 (27.3%)7,433 (21.8%)
$1,000,000 or more3,887 (30.3%)12,244 (36.0%)
Total12,827 (100.0%)34,015 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arlington County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arlington County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000387 (3.0%)330 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999645 (5.0%)273 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999439 (3.4%)544 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999662 (5.2%)303 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,398 (10.9%)576 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999995 (7.8%)1,626 (4.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,530 (19.7%)1,790 (5.3%)
$150,000 or more5,771 (45.0%)4,817 (14.2%)
Total12,827 (100.0%)34,015 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arlington County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arlington County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,343 (10.5%)214,131 (629.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,711 (13.3%)4,798 (14.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,920 (15.0%)8,058 (23.7%)
4.0x or more7,685 (59.9%)7,555 (22.2%)
Total12,827 (100.0%)34,015 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arlington County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arlington County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800176 (1.4%)86 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499315 (2.5%)618 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,49911,878 (92.6%)699 (2.1%)
Total12,827 (100.0%)34,015 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Arlington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arlington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arlington County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years14,744 (98.5%)224 (1.5%)
6 to 18 Years28,459 (96.7%)985 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years21,617 (93.4%)1,523 (6.6%)
26 to 34 Years44,299 (93.4%)3,104 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years34,638 (92.0%)3,005 (8.0%)
45 to 54 Years27,579 (94.3%)1,668 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years21,765 (93.6%)1,475 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years15,182 (96.0%)626 (4.0%)
75 Years and older10,129 (100.0%)1 (0.0%)
Total218,412 (94.5%)12,611 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arlington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arlington County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born14,744 (98.5%)224 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen28,459 (96.7%)985 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21,617 (93.4%)1,523 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arlington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arlington County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,571 (85.4%)1,984 (14.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99912,904 (83.0%)2,640 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,687 (89.5%)1,953 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,213 (89.5%)2,133 (10.5%)
$100,000 and over158,094 (97.7%)3,790 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arlington County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arlington County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,350 (15.7%)12,887 (86.1%)
6 to 18 Years4,460 (15.1%)24,784 (84.2%)
19 to 25 Years1,035 (4.5%)20,755 (89.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,858 (3.9%)43,082 (90.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,482 (3.9%)33,772 (89.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,907 (6.5%)26,710 (91.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,142 (9.2%)20,641 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years12,946 (81.9%)11,401 (72.1%)
75 Years and over9,672 (95.5%)7,613 (75.1%)
Total37,852 (16.4%)201,645 (87.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arlington County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arlington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years614 (4.0%)333 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,339 (3.7%)984 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,587 (5.7%)2,316 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years958 (12.6%)1,544 (18.9%)
75 Years and over1,894 (44.1%)2,452 (42.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Arlington County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Arlington County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years33 (0.2%)9 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years142 (0.4%)149 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years781 (1.7%)451 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years359 (4.7%)433 (5.3%)
75 Years and over875 (20.4%)1,058 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Arlington County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years39 (0.3%)71 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years151 (0.4%)194 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years383 (0.8%)411 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years225 (2.9%)399 (4.9%)
75 Years and over373 (8.7%)521 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Arlington County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years470 (3.1%)272 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years982 (2.7%)641 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years763 (1.7%)806 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years109 (1.4%)296 (3.6%)
75 Years and over446 (10.4%)512 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Arlington County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years83 (0.5%)32 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years169 (0.5%)156 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,068 (2.3%)1,110 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years522 (6.9%)963 (11.7%)
75 Years and over1,116 (26.0%)1,520 (26.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Arlington County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years165 (1.1%)60 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years185 (0.5%)18 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years266 (0.6%)234 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years102 (1.3%)376 (4.6%)
75 Years and over431 (10.0%)662 (11.4%)

Technology Access in Arlington County

Computing Device Access in Arlington County

Computing Device Access in Arlington County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop102,51892.4%
Smartphone104,14293.9%
Tablet81,44673.5%
No Computing Device3,2712.9%
Total110,887100.0%

Internet Access in Arlington County

Internet Access in Arlington County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1290.1%
Broadband Home95,16585.8%
Cellular Data Only7,9767.2%
Satellite Internet3,4373.1%
No Internet6,5375.9%
Total110,887100.0%

Arlington County Summary

Arlington County, Virginia is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It is the smallest self-governing county in the United States, with an area of only 26 square miles. Arlington County is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area and is home to a population of over 230,000 people.

History

Arlington County was originally part of the District of Columbia, but was retroceded to Virginia in 1846. The county was named after General Robert E. Lee’s estate, Arlington House, which was located in the area. During the Civil War, the county was occupied by Union forces and the estate was confiscated by the federal government. After the war, the estate was turned into a military cemetery, now known as Arlington National Cemetery.
In the late 19th century, the county began to develop as a residential suburb of Washington, D.C. The county was officially incorporated in 1920 and was the first county in the United States to be governed by a county manager.

Geography

Arlington County is located in Northern Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It is bordered by Fairfax County to the west, Loudoun County to the north, and the District of Columbia to the east. The county is divided into four distinct regions: North Arlington, South Arlington, West Arlington, and East Arlington.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The highest point in the county is the summit of the Navy Annex Hill, which is located in North Arlington and is 400 feet above sea level. The county is home to several parks and trails, including the Potomac Heritage Trail, the Mount Vernon Trail, and the Washington & Old Dominion Trail.

Economy

Arlington County is home to a diverse economy, with a mix of government, technology, and professional services. The county is home to several major employers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, and the Department of Transportation.
The county is also home to several major technology companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Northrop Grumman. The county is also home to several professional services firms, including Deloitte, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Arlington County had a population of 230,050 people. The population is racially and ethnically diverse, with a majority of the population identifying as white (54.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.2%), Asian (14.2%), and African American (12.2%).
The median household income in the county is $107,817, and the median home value is $637,400. The county has a high rate of educational attainment, with over 90% of adults having at least a high school diploma and over 60% having a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Conclusion

Arlington County, Virginia is a small, self-governing county located in Northern Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The county has a rich history, dating back to the Civil War, and is home to a diverse population and economy. The county is home to several major employers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and several major technology companies. The county also has a high rate of educational attainment and a median household income of over $107,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Arlington County?
Total Population of Arlington County is 235,845.
What is the Total Male Population of Arlington County?
Total Male Population of Arlington County is 119,030.
What is the Total Female Population of Arlington County?
Total Female Population of Arlington County is 116,815.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Arlington County?
There are 101.90 Males per 100 Females in Arlington County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Arlington County?
There are 98.14 Females per 100 Males in Arlington County.
What is the Median Population Age in Arlington County?
Median Population Age in Arlington County is 35.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Arlington County
Average Family Size in Arlington County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Arlington County
Average Household Size in Arlington County is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Arlington County?
Per Capita income in Arlington County is $85,221.
What is the Median Family Income in Arlington County?
Median Family Income in Arlington County is $188,191.
What is the Median Household income in Arlington County?
Median Household Income in Arlington County is $137,387.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Arlington County?
Income or Wage Gap in Arlington County is 21.6%.
Women in Arlington County earn 78.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Arlington County?
Family Income Deficit in Arlington County is $11,458.
Families that are below poverty line in Arlington County earn $11,458 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Arlington County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Arlington County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Arlington County?
There are 154,912 People in the Labor Forcein in Arlington County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Arlington County?
78.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Arlington County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Arlington County?
Unemployment Rate in Arlington County is 2.8%.