Arlington, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Arlington, Virginia is 235,463 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 96th-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in Virginia. The median household income is $140,160, the median home value is $864,800, and the median age is 35.5.
235,463
Population
9057
People / sq mi
$140,160
Median Income
$864,800
Median Home Value
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Arlington covers 26.0 sq mi of land at 9057 people per square mile.
About Arlington, VA
Arlington is defined demographically by education — 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Arlington is a city in Virginia with a population of 235,463. It is the #3-largest of all cities in Virginia nationally.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $140,160, putting Arlington near the top of US cities. Poverty runs at 5.0%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $864,800, with typical rent around $2,275.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 77.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 31.5% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Arlington usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$140,160
Median Household Income
$88,024
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$864,800
Median Home Value
$2,275
Median Rent
41.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.4%
High School+
77.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
15.9%
Drive Alone
39.7%
Public Transit
31.5%
Work From Home
26.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
52.7%
Foreign Born
71.4%
Non-English at Home
6.3%
Veterans
6.7%
With Disability
94.7%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 30.4% |
| Public Administration | 17.2% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.4% |
| Information | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.5% |
| Construction | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 2.5% |
| Retail Trade | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Common questions about Arlington, VA
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington, Virginia has a population of 235,463 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 96th-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in Virginia.
The median household income in Arlington, Virginia is $140,160, with 5.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Arlington, Virginia is $864,800, with median monthly rent at $2,275 and a homeownership rate of 41.8%.
The median age in Arlington, Virginia is 35.5 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.