Arlington, VA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Arlington

Newstead Farm / Beechwood Manor

Stratford Woods / Jefferson Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Arlington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.7%

Households with Children

26.0%

School Enrollment K-12

589

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 24.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.9%
Working Age (35-54): 26.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.6%
Seniors (65+): 11.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 20.2%
High School / GED: 34.3%
Some College or Associate's: 35.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.1%
Single Parents: 16.9%
Couples & Adults: 32.7%
Living Alone: 41.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 64.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 65.9%
Puerto Rican: 32.1%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 1.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 25.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 74.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 64.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 35.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.6%
Spanish: 10.8%
European & Indo-European: 2.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 8.9%
Middle School (5-8): 10.7%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 70.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources