Arlington CDP, Virginia
Safe Democratic — shifted 5.6pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 239K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 58.5% |
Hispanic / Latino | 15.7% |
Black / African American | 8.7% |
Asian | 11.5% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.9% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+58.1 |
| 2020 | Biden+63.6 |
| 2016 | Clinton+59.2 |
| 2012 | Obama+40.4 |
| 2008 | Obama+44.7 |
Arlington CDP, Virginia is a city that has a population of 238,643. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+58.1. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77.5% | 19.5% | D+58.1 | R+5.6 |
| 2020 | 80.7% | 17.0% | D+63.6 | D+4.4 |
| 2016 | 75.8% | 16.6% | D+59.2 | D+18.8 |
| 2012 | 70.2% | 29.8% | D+40.4 | R+4.3 |
| 2008 | 71.9% | 27.2% | D+44.7 | — |
What defines Arlington CDP?
It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 58.1% margin
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 23.2 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | Arlington CDP | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 58.5% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 15.7% | 19.3% |
Asian | 11.5% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 8.7% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.9% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Arlington CDP? 238,643 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.