Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Arlington, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

397,742

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

34.1%135,526

Hispanic/Latino

32.2%127,987

Black

22.1%87,978

Asian

7.3%29,158

Two or More

3.5%13,918

Other

0.4%1,556

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%1,147

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%472

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%9,827

High School Diploma

19.5%49,675

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%18,628

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%34,806

Associate's Degree

8.7%22,089

Bachelor's Degree

21.7%55,247

Master's Degree

8.4%21,439

Professional Degree

1.4%3,583

Doctorate

1.1%2,854

HS or Higher

85.6%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$304,700

Median Renti

$1,470

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.3%77,387

Renter-Occupied

45.7%65,068

Total Units

153,137

Homeownership

54.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%3,352

$50K–$100K

1.8%1,394

$100K–$150K

3.4%2,650

$150K–$200K

7.7%5,963

$200K–$300K

31.3%24,233

$300K–$500K

43.3%33,498

$500K–$1M

7.2%5,603

$1M+

0.9%694

Rent Distribution

Under $500

999

$500–$750

987

$750–$1,000

4,243

$1,000–$1,250

13,277

$1,250–$1,500

13,923

$1,500–$2,000

19,084

$2,000+

10,997

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%2,894

2010–2019

6.5%10,000

2000–2009

15.1%23,073

1990–1999

16.6%25,488

1980–1989

26.4%40,487

1970–1979

18.5%28,289

1960–1969

7.8%11,883

1950–1959

6.1%9,356

1940–1949

0.6%965

1939 or earlier

0.5%702

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71%101,176

Utility Gas

26.5%37,748

Bottled/LP Gas

1%1,450

No Fuel

0.7%942

Solar

0.4%627

Fuel Oil

0.2%260

Wood

0.1%168

Other

0%65

Coal

0%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,171

Mean Household Incomei

$98,118

Per Capita Incomei

$36,148

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

219,175

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%6,561

$10K–$15K

2.2%3,170

$15K–$20K

2.9%4,149

$20K–$25K

3.2%4,511

$25K–$30K

3.4%4,900

$30K–$35K

3.8%5,434

$35K–$40K

4.1%5,864

$40K–$45K

3.9%5,526

$45K–$50K

3.9%5,615

$50K–$60K

7.4%10,501

$60K–$75K

10.4%14,839

$75K–$100K

14.2%20,265

$100K–$125K

10.5%15,008

$125K–$150K

7.4%10,579

$150K–$200K

9%12,784

$200K+

8.9%12,749

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

4,683

Residentsi

10,364

Avg. Tenant Renti

$496/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4,224 homes82% occupied$511/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8423 homes97% occupied$345/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,171/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

78.2%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

17.2%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

4.6%

Who Receives This Housing

78.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79.2% of subsidized households are minority

19.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

88,34222.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

30,048

India

3,942

Guatemala

1,390

Philippines

1,315

China

679

Korea

654

Canada

621

United Kingdom

546

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

202,653

Avg. Commutei

26.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

206,123

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15,721(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81%Insured

19%Uninsured