Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County: county in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D.
About
Arlington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 207,627. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 240,119 inhabitants. Its county seat is Arlington. The county was created 225 years ago in 1801.
County Snapshot
Arlington County at a glance
Arlington County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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ArlingtonPopulation 229,164
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Quick Facts about Arlington County
| Population | 240,119 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Twitter username | arlingtonva |
| Postal code | 22201–22246 |
| Phone Area Codes | 703, 571 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.36% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.64% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8786,-77.1010 |
| Named for | Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington |
| Altitude | 860 feet / 262, 80 meters |
| Capital | Arlington |
| Establishment | February 27, 1801 |
| Time Zone | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 03:47:49 (19th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 13.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Arlington County is located at 38°52'43"N 77°6'3"W (38.8786200, -77.1009600). It has 5 neighbors: District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Falls Church.
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The largest city of Arlington County is Arlington with a population of 229,164. . See all Arlington County cities & populated places.
Arlington County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Arlington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
Weather
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Demographics
The population of Arlington County increased by 13.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 207,627 | - | census |
| 2011 | 215,990 | 3.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 221,454 | 2.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 224,894 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 225,980 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 228,548 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 231,259 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 234,647 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 236,025 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 236,842 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 240,119 | 1.36% | estimation process |
People born in Arlington County (115)
People born in Arlington County, including philanthropist Bob Wallace, television and online journalist, presenter, producer, and author Katie Couric, musician Rachael Yamagata, .
More notable people
- Stan Winston (american television and film special make-up creator) he was born in 07/04/1946
- Adam Curry (broadcasting and Internet personality) he was born in 03/09/1964
- David M. Brown (American astronaut) he was born in 16/04/1956
- Asher Monroe (American dancer and actor) he was born in 18/09/1988
- Bill Potts (American musician) he was born in 03/04/1928
- Kate Fleming (American actress, artist, singer, audio book narrator and producer) she was born in 06/10/1965
- Terrence Jennings (American taekwondo practitioner) he was born in 28/07/1986
- Tom Dolan (American swimmer) he was born in 15/09/1975
- Will Yun Lee (American actor) he was born in 22/03/1971
- Mark Linkous (American musician) he was born in 09/09/1962
- John Franklyn Mars (American businessman) he was born in 15/10/1935
- Nidal Malik Hasan (Jordanian-American army officer; convict) he was born in 08/09/1970
- Frank Havens (Canoe racer) he was born in 01/08/1924
- Richard Chartier (American artist) he was born in 29/03/1971
- John Lipscomb (American bishop) he was born in 25/07/1950
- Susie Bright (American writer and feminist) she was born in 25/03/1958
- Zac Hanson (American musician) he was born in 22/10/1985
- G. D. Falksen (American writer) he was born in 31/07/1982
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |
| Spotsylvania County | 138,449 | County in Virginia, United States |