Arlington, TX
ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.22.20)
AGE IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 31,204 | 8.0% |
25 to 29 years | 32,990 | 8.4% |
30 to 34 years | 27,599 | 7.0% |
35 to 39 years | 27,284 | 7.0% |
40 to 44 years | 25,593 | 6.5% |
45 to 49 years | 25,723 | 6.6% |
50 to 54 years | 25,297 | 6.4% |
55 to 59 years | 23,244 | 5.9% |
60 to 64 years | 19,487 | 5.0% |
65 to 69 years | 15,543 | 4.0% |
70 to 74 years | 10,165 | 2.6% |
75 to 79 years | 6,300 | 1.6% |
80 to 84 years | 4,374 | 1.1% |
85+ years | 3,719 | 0.9% |
The median age in Arlington is 33.3 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 226,690 | 56.9% |
Black or African American | 92,364 | 23.2% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,633 | 0.7% |
Asian | 27,658 | 6.9% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | – | 0.0% |
Other | 33,336 | 8.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 12,657 | 5.0% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 18,767 | 7.4% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 64,667 | 25.6% |
Some college, no degree | 53,604 | 21.2% |
Associate’s degree | 17,979 | 7.1% |
Bachelor’s degree | 57,470 | 22.8% |
Graduate or professional degree | 27,468 | 10.9% |
High school graduate or higher | 221,188 | 87.6% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 84,938 | 33.6% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 167,674 | 66.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 5.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% |
$200,000 or more | 4.4% |
Median household income: $58,502
Mean household income: $76,300
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $25,067 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $30,688 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $37,140 |
Bachelor’s degree | $52,198 |
Graduate or professional degree | $63,382 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 305,979 | NA |
Never married | 108,572 | 35.5% |
Now married (except separated) | 144,131 | 47.1% |
Separated | 7,071 | 2.3% |
Widowed | 12,317 | 4.0% |
Divorced | 33,888 | 11.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 60,858 | 15.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Owner-occupied housing units | 74,577 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 60,407 |
Single-family detached units | 88,641 |
Homeownership rate | 55.2% |
Vacancy rate | 8.2% |
Renters rate | 82.4% |
Average housing value | $172,121 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $1,044 |
Average rent | $903 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Average income | $76,300 |
Average household size | 2.88 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 69.0% |
Percent disabled | 9.9% |
Percent with health coverage | 81.8% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 27.2 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 0.3% |
Percent veterans | 6.4% |
Percent foreign born | 20.8% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 10.1% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Total consumer expenditures per household | $68,979.88 |
Alcoholic beverages | $535.64 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $320.75 |
Beer consumed away from home | $92.40 |
Wine consumed away from home | $45.12 |
Apparel & services | $2,054.94 |
Men’s apparel | $395.95 |
Women’s apparel | $666.92 |
Children’s apparel | $331.55 |
Boys’ apparel | $110.56 |
Girls’ apparel | $123.68 |
Footwear | $471.95 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $3,527.61 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $362.25 |
Dining out – Lunch | $1,109.88 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,626.49 |
Education | $1,403.02 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,938.44 |
Club membership fees | $209.30 |
Dating services | $0.74 |
Pet food | $227.43 |
Pet services | $59.91 |
Food consumed at home | $4,858.69 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $635.54 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $491.94 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $953.87 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,082.40 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $475.00 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,694.95 |
Health care | $5,254.32 |
Medical services | $989.66 |
Nonprescription drugs | $131.05 |
Household Services | $1,866.69 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $57.78 |
Lawn and garden services | $384.52 |
Housekeeping services | $158.78 |
PC repair | $6.34 |
Housing | $21,791.78 |
Home improvements | $2,250.36 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,519.92 |
Phone services | $1,670.16 |
Water | $689.12 |
Life and other insurance | $376.07 |
Pensions and social security | $7,401.52 |
Personal care products and services | $842.77 |
Hair care products | $101.58 |
Personal care products | $358.09 |
Local transportation | $8,056.68 |
Gasoline | $2,140.65 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,081.95 |
Travel | $1,987.17 |
Airline fares | $493.14 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $23.75 |
Lodging on trips | $530.14 |
Food and drink on trips | $482.79 |
Entertainment on trips | $169.36 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN ARLINGTON COUNTY (home to ARLINGTON, TEXAS)
% with any debt in collections | 13% |
Average debt in collections | $1,118 |
% with medical debt in collections | 5% |
Average medical debt in collections | $493 |
% with student loan debt | 18% |
Average student loan debt | $28,767 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $280 |
% with auto debt | 23% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 10,194 | 4.8% |
February 2019 | 7,290 | 3.4% |
March 2019 | 6,867 | 3.2% |
April 2019 | 6,092 | 2.9% |
May 2019 | 6,299 | 3.0% |
June 2019 | 7,371 | 3.5% |
July 2019 | 7,701 | 3.6% |
August 2019 | 7,491 | 3.5% |
September 2019 | 6,897 | 3.2% |
October 2019 | 7,842 | 3.6% |
November 2019 | 6,832 | 3.1% |
December 2019 | 6,421 | 3.0% |
January 2020 | 7,202 | 3.3% |
February 2020 | 6,965 | 3.2% |
March 2020 | 9,691 | 4.6% |
April 2020 | 29,251 | 14.6% |
May 2020 | 29,588 | 14.1% |
June 2020 | 19,479 | 9.1% |
July 2020 | 17,647 | 8.3% |
August 2020 | 15,030 | 6.9% |
September 2020 | 17,050 | 7.9% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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