Veterans in Arlington
How many veterans live in Arlington, VA, what share of adults that is, which conflicts they served in and how veteran incomes compare with everyone else.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (tables B21001, B21002, B21004).
This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.
11,924 veterans call Arlington home.
Veterans, civilian population 18 and older: 11,924 — 6.3% of adults here
Share of adults who are veterans
- Arlington: 6.3
- Arlington County: 6.3
- VA: 9.6
- U.S.: 6.4
Period of service
- Post-9/11: 6882
- Gulf War (1990s): 1688
- Vietnam era: 1629
- Peacetime only: 1241
- Korean War: 415
- World War II: 69
Median income, veterans vs. non-veterans
- Veterans: 125505
- Non-veterans: 124397
What it means
The veteran share of adults here is about the same as the national figure (6.3% versus 6.4%).
The largest group served in the post-9/11 period — about 6,882 people.
Median income for veterans runs $1,108 above non-veterans locally.
Figures count veterans living in the community, not people currently on active duty.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates — Population, income, housing, education, commuting and poverty figures
- Census Bureau API — ACS Detailed Tables — The endpoint these pages are generated from
- data.census.gov — Look up the same tables for any place yourself
- ACS accuracy statement — Estimates carry margins of error; small places vary the most
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