Arlington County Profile

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  • Arlington's population reached 243,760 people in 2025. After a slight decline in population in 2021 due to impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2025 population has surpassed the 2020 Census count.
  • 85% of Committed Affordable units are in the planning corridors (Rosslyn-Ballston, Richmond Highway, Columbia Pike and Langston Blvd.) are 1 or 2-bedroom.
  • 1/3 of Arlington’s households are occupied by 2 people. This is also consistent across the planning corridors, with 2-persons households ranging from 31% to 36%.
  • 31% of residents age 16 and over living in Arlington work from home, a 16.5% increase from last year.

     

Profile 2025 

The Arlington County Profile is an annual report providing statistical information including demographics, development, employment, transportation, community resources and much more.  The Profile has been updated for 2025 and includes the following features: data topics, key facts and takeaways, and planning corridor statistics.

For more information about Arlington’s history, amenities and highlights, see Arlington Fast Facts.

Supplemental Fact Sheets