Arlington, TX Demographics

A map of Arlington's Population by Race

Arlington, Texas had a population of 394,266 in 2020. It was 34.9% White, 22.4% Black, 7.6% Asian, 30.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 1,860 places in Texas, Arlington is the 7th 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

137,731 residents of Arlington identify as White, or 34.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Arlington is ranked #1255 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more White than neighboring Grand Prairie (20% White). Arlington is less White than neighboring Dalworthington Gardens (70.9% White), Pantego (75% White), Kennedale (56.6% White), and Mansfield (49% White).

Arlington's Black Population

88,230 residents of Arlington identify as Black, or 22.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arlington slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Arlington is ranked #117 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Black than neighboring Dalworthington Gardens (8.8% Black), Pantego (5.6% Black), Kennedale (13.9% Black), and Mansfield (21.4% Black). Arlington is less Black than neighboring Grand Prairie (23.6% Black).

Arlington's Asian Population

30,067 residents of Arlington identify as Asian, or 7.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Arlington is ranked #70 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Asian than neighboring Dalworthington Gardens (5.9% Asian), Pantego (1.8% Asian), Grand Prairie (7.5% Asian), Kennedale (4.6% Asian), and Mansfield (5.5% Asian).

Arlington's Hispanic Population

120,944 residents of Arlington identify as Hispanic, or 30.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arlington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Arlington is ranked #903 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Dalworthington Gardens (10% Hispanic), Pantego (11.5% Hispanic), Kennedale (18.9% Hispanic), and Mansfield (18.5% Hispanic). Arlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Prairie (45.3% Hispanic).

Arlington's Native American/Other Population

3,321 residents of Arlington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Arlington is ranked #594 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dalworthington Gardens (0.7% Native American/Other). Arlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pantego (1.2% Native American/Other), and Mansfield (0.9% Native American/Other).

Arlington's Multiracial Population

13,973 residents of Arlington identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Arlington is ranked #710 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Grand Prairie (2.7% Multiracial). Arlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Dalworthington Gardens (3.8% Multiracial), Pantego (4.8% Multiracial), Kennedale (5.2% Multiracial), and Mansfield (4.7% Multiracial).

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