All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Arlington sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $44,390. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, Arlington only reports a median household income of $44,390 among householders in the 45 to 64 years age group.
- Notably, household income for individuals within the 45 to 64 years age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $12,592(39.60%), escalating from a median of $31,798 in 2011 to $44,390 in 2021.
- 0 households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 144(35.04%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 159(38.69%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 108(26.28%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
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Gender
In Arlington, the population consists of 427 males (39.21%) and 662 females (60.79%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Arlington, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $29,032 for males and $21,039 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $39,183 for males and $34,606 for females.
- In Arlington, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $29,032 for males and $21,039 for females.
- In Arlington, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $39,183, while females earned $34,606, resulting in a 12% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 88 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the city of Arlington.
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Race
In Arlington, the population is predominantly Black or African American, constituting 77.96% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for Black or African American households is $36,030.
- In Arlington, despite the Black or African American population being the most populous, it is worth noting that White households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $70,530. This reveals that, while Black or African Americans may be the most numerous in Arlington, White households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Arlington, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $3,335(4.96%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $67,195 in 2011 and $70,530 in 2021.
- In Arlington, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $10,859(43.14%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $25,171 in 2011 and $36,030 in 2021.
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Year by year
Arlington, GA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Arlington increased by $16,383 (60.64%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 6 years and declined for 5 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2018 to 2019, when the median household income increased by 12,444 (from $25,476 to $37,920). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2015 to 2016, when the median household income decreased by 4,380 (from $26,548 to $22,168).
- It then further increased to $44,956 for 3-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.4225, it is evident that income distribution in Arlington, GA exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $44,588. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $12,507.
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)