Arlington County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 236,254 | — | #298 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $142,114 | +89.1% | #12 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.5 years | -8.7% | #2,927 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $895,000 | +217.5% | #19 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,322 | +99.7% | #9 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | -41.4% | #262 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Arlington County has a population of 236,254, making it the #298 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Arlington County is $142,114, ranking #12 out of 3,222 counties — 89.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.4% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Arlington County is $895,000 (+217.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,322/mo and the homeownership rate is 41.3%.
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94.7% of residents in Arlington County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County, Virginia has a total population of 236,254, making it the 298th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Arlington County is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Arlington County is $142,114, which ranks #12 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 89.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Arlington County is $895,000, 217.5% above the national median. Renters in Arlington County pay a median gross rent of $2,322 per month. The homeownership rate is 41.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Arlington County, 77.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 128.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.1 min.
Arlington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.9%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.5%).
All data for Arlington County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.