Population 393,896 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arlington
Household size in Arlington
| Period | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Arlington holds 2.84 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.78 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Arlington is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 33.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Arlington than nationally: 14.6%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, as it has 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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.2% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.6% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Arlington than nationally: 45.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 43.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 45 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Arlington: 8.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Dallas area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, 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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Arlington are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in the Dallas area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $989 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,078 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,307 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,773 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$784 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Arlington pays $1,773 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $784 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.7% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Arlington (32.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Dallas area as a whole (39.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.3% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.8% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Arlington never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Arlington is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Dallas area overall (4.6%). Unemployment has fallen 2.4 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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 2.84 | 35.3 | 14.6% | 45.6% | 8.0% | 1987 | $1,773 | 32.7% | 85.0% | 5.7% |
| Dalworthington Gardens | 2.46 | 51.7 | 4.1% | 29.3% | 4.2% | 1988 | $1,564 | 52.8% | 94.0% | 5.0% |
| Pantego | 2.11 | 46.1 | 7.7% | 31.1% | 8.6% | 1976 | $1,571 | 49.3% | 96.9% | 4.9% |
| Grand Prairie | 3.04 | 35.1 | 14.3% | 41.6% | 6.1% | 1990 | $1,807 | 31.4% | 82.7% | 4.9% |
| Kennedale | 2.94 | 39.1 | 7.1% | 31.0% | 10.5% | 1997 | $1,748 | 30.0% | 87.6% | 3.2% |
| Mansfield | 3.19 | 37.0 | 11.5% | 26.8% | 6.5% | 2004 | $2,022 | 42.0% | 94.8% | 3.4% |
| Forest Hill | 3.25 | 37.8 | 14.7% | 27.8% | 5.4% | 1973 | $1,862 | 15.4% | 72.8% | 3.9% |
| Everman | 2.93 | 32.6 | 6.9% | 42.4% | 2.6% | 1967 | $1,489 | 12.2% | 77.0% | 10.9% |
| Cedar Hill | 2.95 | 37.9 | 14.8% | 28.8% | 6.4% | 1995 | $2,066 | 35.5% | 91.6% | 6.9% |
| Duncanville | 2.99 | 36.6 | 17.7% | 41.7% | 7.7% | 1978 | $1,733 | 25.0% | 80.7% | 6.9% |
| Lillian | 3.42 | 35.6 | 12.1% | 12.5% | 7.4% | 2006 | $1,519 | 32.5% | 82.9% | 2.3% |
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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