Arlington County, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Virginia

The population of Arlington County, Virginia is 235,463 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $140,160, the median home value is $864,800, and the median age is 35.5.

The population of Arlington County has grown 14.6% since 2010 (209,319 → 239,807), a +0.98% annualized rate.

Arlington County within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

235,463

Population

+0.98%

Annual growth

9057

People / sq mi

$140,160

Median Income

$864,800

Median Home Value

Arlington County covers 26 sq mi of land at 9057.3 people per square mile.

About Arlington County, VA

Arlington County is a county in Virginia with a population of 235,463. It ranks #8 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 35.5, younger than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Arlington County is $140,160, above the US median of $74,580. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $864,800, with monthly rent averaging $2,275. The homeownership rate of 41.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Arlington County reflects 77.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 31.5% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.6 minutes each way.

Arlington County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Arlington County had a population of 209,319 in 2010 and 239,807 in 2024, a 14.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 239,807 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.98%.

239,807

Population (2024)

209,319

Population (2010)

239,807

Peak (2024)

0.98%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	209,319	-	-	estimate
2011	216,078	+6,759	+3.23%	estimate
2012	221,614	+5,536	+2.56%	estimate
2013	225,120	+3,506	+1.58%	estimate
2014	226,274	+1,154	+0.51%	estimate
2015	228,887	+2,613	+1.15%	estimate
2016	231,805	+2,918	+1.27%	estimate
2017	235,193	+3,388	+1.46%	estimate
2018	236,662	+1,469	+0.62%	estimate
2019	238,392	+1,730	+0.73%	estimate
2020	238,829	+437	+0.18%	estimate
2021	233,478	-5,351	-2.24%	estimate
2022	233,976	+498	+0.21%	estimate
2023	235,181	+1,205	+0.52%	estimate
2024	239,807	+4,626	+1.97%	estimate

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%

Age & Sex

35.5

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

11.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.2%

5–9

5.0%

10–14

5.1%

15–19

4.3%

20–24

6.8%

25–34

22.7%

35–44

16.4%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

5.5%

60–64

4.6%

65–74

7.0%

75–84

3.3%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 15.3% · Seniors (65+): 11.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$140,160+$49,186 vs state
Mean household income	$184,356
Per-capita income	$88,024
Poverty rate	5.0%-1.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	73.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Finance & real estate

30.4%

Public administration

17.2%

Professional & business services

15.4%

Information

7.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.3%

Education & health care

6.5%

Construction

3.2%

Transportation & utilities

2.9%

The largest employment sector in Arlington County is finance & real estate, accounting for 30.4% of workers.

How residents commute

15.9%

Drive alone

4.3%

Carpool

39.7%

Public transit

31.5%

Work from home

26.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$864,800+$504,100 vs state

Median home value

$2,275

Median rent

41.8%

Homeownership rate

120,746

Total housing units

92.4%

Occupied

7.6%

Vacant

58.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.7%

With health insurance

97.6%

With broadband internet

52.7%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

6.7%

With a disability

71.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.4%

High School+

77.1%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Virginia

Virginia Beach (457,066)Chesapeake (251,153)Arlington (235,463)Norfolk (235,037)Richmond (227,595)Newport News (184,774)Alexandria (156,788)Hampton (137,334)Roanoke (98,677)Portsmouth (97,299)All Virginia cities →

Other counties in Virginia

Fairfax County (1,144,474)Prince William County (484,625)Virginia Beach city (457,066)Loudoun County (427,082)Chesterfield County (371,610)Henrico County (334,434)Chesapeake city (251,153)Norfolk city (235,037)Richmond city (227,595)Newport News city (184,774)All Virginia counties →

Part of Virginia

Virginia demographic profile All Virginia data →

Metro areas in Virginia

Washington (6,263,796)Virginia Beach (1,782,590)Richmond (1,327,321)Roanoke (314,661)Kingsport (309,580)Lynchburg (262,716)Charlottesville (222,937)Blacksburg (181,605)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arlington County, Virginia has a population of 235,463 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 9057 people per square mile.

The population of Arlington County has grown 14.6% since 2010 (209,319 → 239,807), a +0.98% annualized rate.

The median household income in Arlington County, Virginia is $140,160, with mean (average) household income of $184,356 and per-capita income of $88,024. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Arlington County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (62.6%), Black or African American (9.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Arlington County, Virginia is 35.5 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Arlington County is $864,800 and median monthly rent is $2,275. 41.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 120,746 total housing units, 7.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Arlington County, Virginia is finance, insurance, and real estate, employing 30.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Arlington County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.