Comprehensive demographic dataset for Arlington, VA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Arlington County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Arlington County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Arlington County was 234,162, a 0.21% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Arlington County population was 233,678, an increase of 0.10% compared to a population of 233,436 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Arlington County increased by 44,803. In this period, the peak population was 238,814 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Arlington County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Arlington County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Arlington County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Arlington County, VA population pyramid, which represents the Arlington County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Arlington County, VA, is 21.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Arlington County, VA, is 15.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Arlington County, VA is 36.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Arlington County, VA is 6.3.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Arlington County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Arlington County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Arlington County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Arlington County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Comprehensive demographic dataset for Arlington County, VA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Arlington County population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Arlington County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Arlington County, VA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Arlington County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Arlington County, VA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Arlington County - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Arlington County, VA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Arlington County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Arlington County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Arlington County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Arlington County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Arlington County, VA was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 29,217 (12.39%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Arlington County, VA was the 80-84 years with a population of 2,474 (1.05%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Arlington County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Arlington County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Arlington County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Arlington County population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of Arlington County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• Arlington County, VA Population Breakdown by Gender
• Arlington County, VA Population Breakdown by Gender and Age

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

This layer presents the 2020 Census block boundaries for Arlington County. The geography and attributes were sourced from US Census Bureau 2020 TIGER FGDB.

Contact: Department of Environmental Services

Data Accessibility: Publicly Available

Update Frequency: Never

Document Last Revision Date: 11/3/2023

Document Creation Date: 11/3/2023

Feature Dataset Name: Census_2020

Layer Name: Census_2020_Blocks_poly

Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Arlington County, VA was 37054.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Arlington County, VA reached a record high of 37054.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 29359.00000 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Arlington County, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Arlington County, VA was 138514.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Arlington County, VA reached a record high of 143786.00000 in January of 2020 and a record low of 126061.00000 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Arlington County, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.