Arlington, TX

Census Place

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2021 Population

392,304

1.25% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.1

0.608% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14%

1.78% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,481

3.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$210,800

12.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

199,447

1.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Arlington, TX had a population of 392k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $65,481. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Arlington, TX declined from 397,269 to 392,304, a −1.25% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,351 to $65,481, a 3.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Arlington, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.4%), White (Hispanic) (14.4%), Other (Hispanic) (8.19%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.58%).

None of the households in Arlington, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88% of the residents in Arlington, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Arlington, TX are The University of Texas at Arlington (14,417 degrees awarded in 2021), Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington (170 degrees), and CCI Training Center-Arlington (152 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Arlington, TX was $210,800, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Arlington, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Arlington, TX was 2 cars per household.

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United States Texas Tarrant County, TX Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Population & Diversity

Arlington, TX is home to a population of 392k people, from which 88% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.9% of Arlington, TX residents were born outside of the country (81.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Arlington, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 87.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 56.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88%

2021 Citizenship

87.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88% of Arlington, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Arlington, TX was 87.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Arlington, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Arlington, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 4.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
87.8k ± 3.71k
White (Hispanic)
56.4k ± 3.69k

29.9%

Hispanic Population

117k people

29.9% of the people in Arlington, TX are hispanic (117k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Arlington, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

20.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

81.9k people

20.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

82.7k people

As of 2021, 20.9% of Arlington, TX residents (81.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Arlington, TX was 20.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Arlington, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,994 ± 468
Gulf War (2001-)
4,720 ± 593
Gulf War (1990s)
3,343 ± 635

Arlington, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Arlington, TX employs 199k people. The largest industries in Arlington, TX are Retail Trade (23,477 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,752 people), and Manufacturing (19,909 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,764), Utilities ($71,838), and Public Administration ($64,890).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

199k

2021 Value

± 4,322

−1.5%

1 Year decline

± 3.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Arlington, TX declined at a rate of −1.5%, from 202k employees to 199k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Arlington, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (24,367 people), Sales & Related Occupations (22,841 people), and Management Occupations (17,965 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Arlington, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

199k

2021 Value

± 4,322

−1.5%

1 Year decline

± 3.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Arlington, TX declined at a rate of −1.5%, from 202k employees to 199k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Arlington, TX, are Retail Trade (23,477 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,752 people), and Manufacturing (19,909 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Arlington, TX, though some of these residents may live in Arlington, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,143

Median earning men ± $996

$32,858

Median earning women ± $1,014

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,444), Information ($57,917), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,932).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,578), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,706), and Wholesale Trade ($42,329).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Arlington, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Arlington, TX awarded 15,032 degrees. The student population of Arlington, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 17,330 male students and 29,701 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Arlington, TX are White (5,227 and 40.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,660 and 28.2%), Black or African American (2,046 and 15.8%), and Asian (1,421 and 11%).

The largest universities in Arlington, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas at Arlington (14,417 and 95.9%), Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington (170 and 1.13%), and CCI Training Center-Arlington (152 and 1.01%).

The most popular majors in Arlington, TX are Registered Nursing (3,456 and 23%), Family Practice Nurse (1,029 and 6.85%), and General Business Administration & Management (987 and 6.57%).

The median tuition costs in Arlington, TX are $13,540 for private four year colleges, and $9,206 and $26,778 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Arlington, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 47,031 (36.8% men and 63.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 47,031 students enrolled in Arlington, TX, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,867 records, of which 66.8% were women and 33.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
324 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
3,456 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
384 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Arlington, TX was General Biological Sciences with 324 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Arlington, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Texas at Arlington
14,417 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington
170 degrees awarded
CCI Training Center-Arlington
152 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas at Arlington with 14,417 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,150 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Arlington, TX, which is 0.521 times less than the 9,882 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,227 degrees mean that there were 1.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,660 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,540) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,521) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Arlington, TX was $210,800 in 2021, which is 0.861 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $188,100 to $210,800, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Arlington, TX is 55%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Arlington, TX have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Arlington, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Arlington, TX is $65,481. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Arlington, TX was Census Tract 1131.08 with a value of $146,750, followed by Census Tract 1114.06 and Census Tract 1114.09, with respective values of $137,237 and $135,039.

Housing

Property

$210,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,503

$74,965

Median Property Taxes

±$2,113

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Arlington, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Arlington, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55% of the housing units in Arlington, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Arlington, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1131.08
Census Tract 1114.06
Census Tract 1114.09

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Arlington, TX was Census Tract 1131.08 with a value of $146,750, followed by Census Tract 1114.06 and Census Tract 1114.09, with respective values of $137,237 and $135,039.

The following map shows all of the places in Arlington, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,481

Median Household Income

± $1,623

136k

Number of Households

± 3,103

In 2021, the median household income of the 136k households in Arlington, TX grew to $65,481 from the previous year's value of $63,351.

The following chart displays the households in Arlington, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Arlington, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.94%)
Worked At Home (7.41%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Arlington, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.94%) and those who worked at home (7.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Arlington, TX have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Arlington, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Arlington, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Arlington, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Arlington, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Arlington, TX (54.1k out of 387k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Arlington, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

80.5% of the population of Arlington, TX has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 7.9% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tarrant County, TX see 1689 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.764% decrease from the previous year (1702 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1633 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 696 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,689 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tarrant County, TX

Primary care physicians in Tarrant County, TX see an average of 1,689 patients per year. This represents a 0.764% decrease from the previous year (1,702 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tarrant County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19.5%

Uninsured

46.4%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

7.9%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Arlington, TX grew by 2.93% from 19% to 19.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Arlington, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.