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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