Arlington, MA Demographics

A map of Arlington's Population by Race

Arlington, Massachusetts had a population of 46,308 in 2020. It was 75.2% White, 2.3% Black, 12.2% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Arlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Arlington is the 29th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Arlington's White Population

34,813 residents of Arlington identify as White, or 75.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Arlington slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Arlington is ranked #187 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more White than neighboring Belmont (69.6% White), Winchester (74.6% White), Watertown Town (73.1% White), Medford (66.8% White), and Cambridge (55.4% White).

Arlington's Black Population

1,052 residents of Arlington identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Arlington is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Black than neighboring Belmont (1.9% Black), and Winchester (0.9% Black). Arlington is less Black than neighboring Watertown Town (3.4% Black), Medford (8.1% Black), and Cambridge (10.1% Black).

Arlington's Asian Population

5,642 residents of Arlington identify as Asian, or 12.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Arlington is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Asian than neighboring Watertown Town (9.5% Asian), and Medford (11.4% Asian). Arlington is less Asian than neighboring Belmont (18.5% Asian), Winchester (16% Asian), and Cambridge (19.1% Asian).

Arlington's Hispanic Population

2,137 residents of Arlington identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arlington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Arlington is ranked #108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (3.4% Hispanic). Arlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Belmont (4.7% Hispanic), Watertown Town (7.7% Hispanic), Medford (6.2% Hispanic), and Cambridge (9.1% Hispanic).

Arlington's Native American/Other Population

316 residents of Arlington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Arlington is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winchester (0.8% Native American/Other), Watertown Town (1.6% Native American/Other), Medford (2% Native American/Other), and Cambridge (1% Native American/Other).

Arlington's Multiracial Population

2,348 residents of Arlington identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Arlington is ranked #56 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Belmont (4.7% Multiracial), Winchester (4.3% Multiracial), and Watertown Town (4.7% Multiracial). Arlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Medford (5.4% Multiracial), and Cambridge (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.