Arlington County Virginia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Arlington County Virginia area was $125,651 in 2021, the latest figures available. Arlington County median household income is $44,688 higher than the median Virginia household income and $55,934 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Arlington County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Arlington County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Arlington County Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Virginia | $80,963 | -1.73% | +3.39% |
| Arlington County | $125,651 | -2.17% | -4.85% |
Trends in Arlington County, VA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Arlington is $125,651. Real median household income peaked in 2018 at $132,059 and is now $6,408 (4.85%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Arlington County, Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Arlington County
| Date | US | Virginia | Arlington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $80,963 | $125,651 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $82,385 | $128,433 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $81,024 | $126,910 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $78,308 | $132,059 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,065 | $129,577 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,903 | $124,632 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $75,776 | $122,099 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $74,350 | $125,172 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $73,004 | $119,410 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $72,991 | $118,782 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $74,707 | $121,613 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $75,104 | $121,799 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,021 | $124,280 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $75,433 | $111,861 |
Arlington County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Arlington County was $172,122 in 2021. Compared to the median Virginia family income, Arlington County median family income is $71,359 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Arlington County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Arlington County Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Virginia | $100,763 | -0.89% | +5.02% |
| Arlington County | $172,122 | -1.11% | +3.18% |
Trends in Arlington County, VA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Arlington is $172,122. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $174,053 and is now $1,931 (1.11%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Arlington County, Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Arlington County
| Date | US | Virginia | Arlington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $100,763 | $172,122 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $101,666 | $174,053 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $99,083 | $170,041 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $95,951 | $166,817 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $95,361 | $171,233 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $94,055 | $170,870 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $91,948 | $164,497 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $89,687 | $157,330 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $87,983 | $165,612 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $88,057 | $162,219 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $89,941 | $159,225 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $90,218 | $172,844 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $92,865 | $166,594 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $90,639 | $147,721 |
Arlington County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Arlington County was $80,996 in 2021. Compared to the median Virginia per capita income, Arlington County median per capita income is $37,240 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Arlington County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Arlington County Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Virginia | $43,756 | -0.93% | +4.25% |
| Arlington County | $80,996 | -0.49% | +5.64% |
Trends in Arlington County, VA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Arlington is $80,996. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $81,398 and is now $402 (0.49%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Arlington County, Virginia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Arlington County
| Date | US | Virginia | Arlington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $43,756 | $80,996 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $44,166 | $81,398 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $43,063 | $78,991 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $41,972 | $76,672 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $41,383 | $76,719 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $40,878 | $73,833 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $39,774 | $73,674 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $39,009 | $71,599 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $38,613 | $74,905 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $38,442 | $69,639 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $38,781 | $73,681 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $39,470 | $69,599 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $40,839 | $74,196 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $40,537 | $68,181 |
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