Arlington, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Arlington, Texas is 394,769 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest city in the United States and the 7th-largest in Texas. The median household income is $73,519, the median home value is $276,400, and the median age is 33.6.
The population has grown 10.3% since 2010 (365,892 → 403,672).
394,769
Population
4119
People / sq mi
$73,519
Median Income
$276,400
Median Home Value
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Arlington covers 95.8 sq mi of land at 4119 people per square mile.
About Arlington, TX
Arlington skews on age — the median resident is 33.6, younger than the national median. With 394,769 residents, Arlington is a city in Texas. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Texas in the country, at #7 by population.
The typical household here earns about $73,519, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.0%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $276,400, with typical rent around $1,389.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 33.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 11.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Arlington city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Arlington city had a population of 365,892 in 2010 and 403,672 in 2024, a 10.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 403,672 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.71%.
403,672
Population (2024)
365,892
Population (2010)
403,672
Peak (2024)
0.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 365,892 |
| 2011 | 370,253 |
| 2012 | 375,629 |
| 2013 | 378,950 |
| 2014 | 382,721 |
| 2015 | 388,728 |
| 2016 | 394,384 |
| 2017 | 397,173 |
| 2018 | 398,123 |
| 2019 | 398,854 |
| 2020 | 394,380 |
| 2021 | 393,559 |
| 2022 | 395,943 |
| 2023 | 401,203 |
| 2024 | 403,672 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.2% |
| Black or African American | 22.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$73,519
Median Household Income
$35,226
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$276,400
Median Home Value
$1,389
Median Rent
54.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
86.0%
High School+
33.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
74.7%
Public Transit
11.8%
Work From Home
26.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.5%
Foreign Born
64.5%
Non-English at Home
5.6%
Veterans
10.3%
With Disability
81.3%
Health Insurance
97.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.4% |
| Retail Trade | 9.0% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Information | 7.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Common questions about Arlington, TX
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington, Texas has a population of 394,769 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest city in the United States and the 7th-largest in Texas.
The median household income in Arlington, Texas is $73,519, with 10.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Arlington, Texas is $276,400, with median monthly rent at $1,389 and a homeownership rate of 54.8%.
The median age in Arlington, Texas is 33.6 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The population has grown 10.3% since 2010 (365,892 → 403,672).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.