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City releases 2024 socioeconomic profile showing modest growth, higher educational attainment
Summary
City staff presented the 2024 socioeconomic profile based on five-year American Community Survey estimates: population 394,769, average household income $73,519, increases in educational attainment and older age cohorts, a small rise in homeownership units and declining poverty since 2020.
City staff presented an updated socioeconomic profile for Arlington using five-year American Community Survey estimates, noting general stability with some gains in educational attainment and housing supply.
Sarah Stubblefield, a city data analyst, briefed the council on the 2024 profile and highlighted key figures: a population estimate of 394,769, an average household income of $73,519, and an average resident age of 33.6 years. “We’re seeing some generally positive trends,” Stubblefield said, pointing to more residents with associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees and a continued decline in the overall poverty…
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