Unified School District · VA
Arlington County Public Schools
Arlington County Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 236,254. The median household income is $142,114 and the median age is 35.5.
236,254
Population
9088
People / sq mi
$142,114
Median Income
35.5
Median Age
Arlington County Public Schools covers 26 sq mi of land at 9087.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 45.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$142,114
Median Household Income
$90,786
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$895,000
Median Home Value
$2,322
Median Rent
41.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.2%
High School+
77.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington County Public Schools serves a community with a population of 236,254 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Arlington County Public Schools is $142,114, with a per capita income of $90,786. The poverty rate is 4.3%.
Arlington County Public Schools is 60.4% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 45.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Arlington County Public Schools, 95.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Arlington County Public Schools is $895,000, with a median rent of $2,322. The homeownership rate is 41.3%.
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Data for Arlington County Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5100270).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.