Arlington, Texas

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
393,469
Population
$71,736
Median Income
$251,300
Home Value
33.1
Median Age

Demographics

Arlington has a population of 393,469 with a median age of 33.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
46.9%
Hispanic
30.0%
Black
22.8%
Asian
7.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population393,469
Median Age33.1
White46.9%
Black or African American22.8%
Asian7.3%
Hispanic or Latino30.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Arlington is $71,736, which is 4.5% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $33,477. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

$71,736
Median Household Income
$33,477
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Arlington is 5.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Arlington, 85.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
85.9%
Bachelor's+
32.4%
Graduate+
10.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher85.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher32.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree10.8%

Housing

The median home value in Arlington is $251,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,297. The homeownership rate is 54.9%.

$251,300
Median Home Value
$1,297/mo
Median Rent
54.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$251,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,297
Homeownership Rate54.9%
Vacancy Rate6.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Arlington, Texas?
The population of Arlington, Texas is 393,469 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Arlington, Texas?
The median household income in Arlington, Texas is $71,736. This is 4.5% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Arlington, Texas?
The median home value in Arlington, Texas is $251,300. The median monthly rent is $1,297.
What percentage of people in Arlington have a college degree?
In Arlington, Texas, 32.4% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 85.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Arlington, Texas an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Arlington, Texas is 3.5x (median home value $251,300 vs. median income $71,736), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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