Intro
An area long fought over between several nations, Arlington, Texas seems to have a pulse all its own. Boasting cultural influences from Mexico, Spain, France and Native American roots, Arlington is a blend of spice and tranquilly in every corner. Although it hosts millions of people every year, come to visit its acclaimed Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington also hold many venues known and frequented by only its residents, such as the majestic Lake Arlington. The city personifies its multi-cultural history through its food, arts, and mix of population. Arlington is thriving, welcoming all tourists and new residents through its gates!
Fast Facts
- Population: 363,190
- Male: 51%
- Female: 47%
- Races: Caucasian 251,653; African American 46,141; American Indian/Alaskan Native 1,351; Asian 27,272; Hispanic 337,623
- Households Total households: 131,862
- Family households (families): 89,745
- Married-couple families: 66,014
- Median house value: 96,614
- Median Rental-unit monthly cost: $628
- Median resident age: 30.9
- Median household income: 48,617
- Median Travel time to work: 26.5 minutes
- High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+: 25%
- Some College, no degree ages 25+: 26%
- Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+: 22%
- School Tax Rate (per $100 assessed Value): $1.755
- School Enrollment: 97,819
- Population 3 years and over enrolled in school: 7,570
- College or graduate school: 27,855
- Post-Secondary Schools: University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington Baptist College
- Occupations:
- Management, professional, and related occupations 35%
- Service occupations 9%
- Sales and office occupations 32%
- Farming, fishing and forestry occupations less than 1%
- Construction, extraction and maintenance occupations 10%
- Production, Transportation, and Material Moving occupations 13%