Demographics & People — Arlington, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 46,015 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~47,100 |
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| Median Age | 41.6 |
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| Total Households | 19,853 |
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| Family Households | 11,778 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35,186 |
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| Black or African American | 1,163 |
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| Asian | 5,570 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,299 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 11,903 |
| Irish | 9,171 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,538 |
| Italian | 4,945 |
| English | 4,718 |
| German | 3,647 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,361 |
| Polish | 1,758 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,547 |
| Greek | 1,403 |
Language
| English Only | 34,873 |
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| Spanish | 979 |
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| Population 5+ | 43,812 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 815 |
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| Population 18+ | 36,111 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 34.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Arlington, Massachusetts.
