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Arlington, Virginia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arlington is 239,000, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown steadily due to its proximity to Washington, D.C., and its vibrant economy driven by government, technology, and service industries.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1801
  • County: Arlington County
  • Land area: 26 square miles
  • Population density: 9,192 people per square mile
  • Area code: 703, 571
  • Zip codes: 22201-22207, 22209, 22213

Geography and Location

Arlington is located directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., in northern Virginia. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the United States and part of the Washington metropolitan area. Arlington is home to several key federal government offices, including the Pentagon, and is a hub for defense contractors and technology firms. The area has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Arlington’s location along major highways such as Interstate 66, Interstate 395, and U.S. Route 50 provides excellent connectivity to Washington, D.C., and other parts of Virginia and Maryland. The county’s extensive public transportation system, including the Washington Metro, serves thousands of daily commuters. Arlington is also known for its excellent schools, vibrant neighborhoods, and parks, making it a desirable location for families, professionals, and government workers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.0 years
Median household income: $63,001
Median house value: $262,400

Population by Race

Races in Arlington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (60.4%)
  • Hispanic (18.6%)
  • Black (9.3%)
  • Other race (8.3%)
  • Two or more races (4.3%)
  • Other Asian (1.9%)
  • Asian Indian (1.8%)
  • Chinese (1.5%)
  • Vietnamese (1.1%)
  • Filipino (1.1%)
  • Korean (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Japanese (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Irish (12.8%), German (12.6%), English (11.5%), Italian (5.1%), United States (3.3%), Scottish (2.8%).

Land area: 25.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arlington

  • High school or higher: 87.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 60.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 30.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arlington CDP

  • Never married: 41.7%
  • Now married: 43.6%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

27.8% Foreign born (13.8% Latin America, 8.1% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +18,677 (+10.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON HOSPITAL (1701 NORTH GEORGE MASON DRIVE)
  • HOSPICE OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA (4715 N 15 ST)
  • NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (601 SOUTH CARLIN SPRINGS ROAD)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arlington:

  • RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL (about 6 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Abbreviation: DCA)
  • ANDREWS AFB (about 18 miles; CAMP SPRINGS, MD; Abbreviation: ADW)
  • WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL (about 24 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Abbreviation: IAD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arlington:

  • SOUTH CAPITOL STREET (about 8 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Abbreviation: 09W)
  • COLLEGE PARK (about 15 miles; COLLEGE PARK, MD; Abbreviation: CGS)
  • POTOMAC AIRFIELD (about 15 miles; FRIENDLY, MD; Abbreviation: VKX)

Amtrak stations near Arlington:

  • 6 miles: ALEXANDRIA (110 CALLAHAN DR.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 8 miles: WASHINGTON (50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.E.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: LORTON (AUTO-TRAIN) (LORTON, 8006 LORTON RD.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Arlington:

  • MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 2,479; Location: 2807 N GLEBE RD; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.marymount.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • STRAYER UNIVERSITY-ARLINGTON CAMPUS (Full-time enrollment: 968; Location: 3045 COLUMBIA PKE; Private, for-profit; Website: www.strayer.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • APPLIED CAREER TRAINING (Full-time enrollment: 321; Location: 1100 WILSON BLVD MALL LEVEL; Private, for-profit; Website: www.healthtraining.com)
  • AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCH-VIRGINIA (Full-time enrollment: 207; Location: 1550 WILSON BLVD STE 600; Private, for-profit; Website: www.aspp.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • GRAHAM WEBB INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF HAIR (Full-time enrollment: 125; Location: 1621 N. KENT ST, SUITE 1617 LL ROSSLYN PLAZA; Private, for-profit; Website: grahamwebbacademyonline.com)
  • PROFESSIONAL BARTENDING SCHOOL (Location: 3120 N 13TH ST; Private, for-profit)
  • KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (Location: 1215 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY STE 100; Private, for-profit; Website: www.keller.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (Location: 1925 N LYNN ST 3RD FL; Private, for-profit; Website: www.umtweb.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Arlington:

  • GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 16,045)
  • AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 8,859)
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (about 5 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 3,223)
  • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (about 7 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 11,674)
  • HOWARD UNIVERSITY (about 7 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 9,297)
  • NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 9 miles; ANNANDALE, VA; Full-time enrollment: 19,406)
  • CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA (about 9 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 4,472)

Schools

Public high schools in Arlington:

  • WAKEFIELD HIGH (Students: 1,911; Location: 4901 SOUTH CHESTERFIELD RD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • YORKTOWN HIGH (Students: 1,817; Location: 5201 28TH ST N; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • WASHINGTON LEE HIGH (Students: 1,795; Location: 1300 N QUINCY ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Arlington:

  • BISHOP DENIS J O’CONNELL H S (Students: 1,437; Location: 6600 LITTLE FALLS ROAD; Grades: 9 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Arlington:

  • WILLIAMSBURG MIDDLE (Students: 979; Location: 3600 N HARRISON ST; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • KENMORE MIDDLE (Students: 787; Location: 200 S CARLIN SPRINGS RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SWANSON MIDDLE (Students: 777; Location: 5800 N WASHINGTON BLVD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • JEFFERSON MIDDLE (Students: 726; Location: 125 S OLD GLEBE RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • GUNSTON MIDDLE (Students: 633; Location: 2700 S LANG ST; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEM. (Students: 633; Location: 2300 KEY BLVD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • TAYLOR ELEM. (Students: 624; Location: 2600 N STUART ST; Grades: PK – 05)
  • JAMESTOWN ELEM. (Students: 542; Location: 3700 N DELAWARE ST; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CARLIN SPRINGS (Students: 542; Location: 5995 SOUTH 5TH ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • TUCKAHOE ELEM. (Students: 502; Location: 6550 26TH ST N; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Arlington:

  • ST THOMAS MORE CATHEDRAL SCHOO (Students: 457; Location: 105 N THOMAS STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST AGNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 378; Location: 2024 NORTH RANDOLPH ST; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST ANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 266; Location: 980 NORTH FREDERICK ST; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST CHARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 221; Location: 3299 NORTH FAIRFAX DR; Grades: KG – 8)
  • OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 180; Location: 825 S TAYLOR ST; Grades: KG – 8)
  • RIVENDELL SCHOOL (Students: 147; Location: 5700 LEE HWY; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST MARKS CHILDRENS HOUSE (Students: 60; Location: 2425 N GLEBE RD; Grades: PK – KG)
  • CHESTERBROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 54; Location: 3455 N. GLEBE RD.; Grades: PK – KG)
  • ARLINGTON MONTESSORI HOUSE (Students: 48; Location: 3809 N WASHINGTON BLVD; Grades: PK – KG)
  • EMBASSY SCHOOL (Students: 20; Location: 1701 N BRYAN ST; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON DEPT. OF LIBRARIES (Operating income: $10,201,169; Location: 2100 CLARENDON BLVD.; 501,418 books; 36,374 audio materials; 18,172 video materials; 1,874 serial subscriptions)

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