Arlington, VA Demographics

A map of Arlington's Population by Race

Arlington, Virginia had a population of 238,643 in 2020. It was 58.5% White, 8.5% Black, 11.4% Asian, 15.7% Hispanic, 0.8% 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 672 places in Virginia, Arlington is the 3rd 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

139,653 residents of Arlington identify as White, or 58.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Arlington is ranked #465 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more White than neighboring Bailey's Crossroads (28.4% White), Seven Corners (22.2% White), Alexandria (49.2% White), and Lake Barcroft (55.9% White). Arlington is less White than neighboring Falls Church (67.9% White).

Arlington's Black Population

20,330 residents of Arlington identify as Black, or 8.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arlington slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Arlington is ranked #313 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Black than neighboring Seven Corners (8.1% Black), Lake Barcroft (7.9% Black), and Falls Church (3.8% Black). Arlington is less Black than neighboring Bailey's Crossroads (15.8% Black), and Alexandria (19.6% Black).

Arlington's Asian Population

27,235 residents of Arlington identify as Asian, or 11.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arlington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Arlington is ranked #91 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Asian than neighboring Alexandria (7% Asian), and Falls Church (10.2% Asian). Arlington is less Asian than neighboring Bailey's Crossroads (13% Asian), Seven Corners (19.7% Asian), and Lake Barcroft (11.7% Asian).

Arlington's Hispanic Population

37,362 residents of Arlington identify as Hispanic, or 15.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arlington slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Arlington is ranked #91 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Falls Church (10.4% Hispanic). Arlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Bailey's Crossroads (38.2% Hispanic), Seven Corners (46.1% Hispanic), Alexandria (18.4% Hispanic), and Lake Barcroft (19.1% Hispanic).

Arlington's Native American/Other Population

1,867 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 Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Arlington is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bailey's Crossroads (1% Native American/Other), and Falls Church (0.9% Native American/Other).

Arlington's Multiracial Population

12,196 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 Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Arlington is ranked #193 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Bailey's Crossroads (3.7% Multiracial), Seven Corners (3.1% Multiracial), Alexandria (4.9% Multiracial), and Lake Barcroft (4.7% Multiracial). Arlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Falls Church (6.7% Multiracial).

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