Population 11,834 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arlington
Household size in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.62 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.61 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.61 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.28 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Arlington is a place of big households: 3.28 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.62 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.7 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Arlington is young: half of its residents are under 34.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.0, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Arlington (19.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arlington
Renters in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.3% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.6% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.8% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Arlington rent: 53.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (33.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in Arlington are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.9 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Arlington is a place of older homes: half were built before 1972, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,108 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,233 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,275 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,780 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$672 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Arlington runs $1,780 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Riverside area as a whole ($2,083). Rent has climbed $672 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arlington
Bachelor's degrees in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Arlington: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.7% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.6% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.8% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.5% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Arlington never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 12.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Arlington has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Riverside neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Arlington is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Riverside area (6.8%). Unemployment has fallen 7.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arlington compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 3.28 | 34.3 | 19.1% | 53.4% | 3.7% | 1972 | $1,780 | 17.6% | 76.5% | 4.8% |
| Arlington South | 3.06 | 38.3 | 11.0% | 34.1% | 5.4% | 1981 | $2,225 | 16.2% | 89.5% | 2.8% |
| Presidential Park | 3.32 | 38.8 | 20.3% | 30.1% | 2.5% | 1982 | $1,815 | 18.6% | 87.0% | 5.7% |
| Ramona | 3.30 | 35.9 | 18.4% | 45.4% | 7.6% | 1966 | $1,865 | 17.9% | 79.8% | 5.2% |
| Arlanza | 4.03 | 31.8 | 19.2% | 39.8% | 6.7% | 1974 | $2,062 | 10.9% | 69.4% | 5.8% |
| La Sierra | 3.54 | 33.5 | 15.4% | 55.6% | 8.2% | 1981 | $2,021 | 21.7% | 79.5% | 5.6% |
| La Sierra Acres | 4.17 | 32.2 | 19.5% | 41.0% | 4.4% | 1969 | $1,868 | 13.8% | 71.9% | 4.7% |
| Airport | 3.72 | 34.2 | 16.9% | 46.4% | 5.7% | 1967 | $1,949 | 11.7% | 69.0% | 8.6% |
| Arlington Heights | 3.40 | 43.9 | 12.0% | 23.9% | 7.5% | 1972 | $1,992 | 20.7% | 79.9% | 4.6% |
| La Sierra South | 3.59 | 38.5 | 9.3% | 23.5% | 2.9% | 1987 | $2,390 | 25.6% | 84.0% | 4.7% |
| Casablanca | 3.86 | 34.6 | 23.2% | 30.2% | 6.3% | 1969 | $1,707 | 11.0% | 76.1% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arlington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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