1 Arlington Demographic Overview The economy’s impact on population & housing 10 th Annual Leckey Forum November 9, 2012 Andrew D’huyvetter, Urban Planner, Department of Community Planning, Housing & Development

Overview Regional economy impacts Arlington Desirable location + great services + high wage jobs = pressure on housing costs Changing demographics – wealthier, etc. Housing reflects demand of high wage households (rental & ownership) 2

Population Trends Source: U.S. Census Bureau, MWCOG Forecast Round 8.0. Figure by the Planning Research and Analysis Team. 3

Age 2010 Census Year Olds = 27.6% Highest % of all cities and counties in the U.S. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Figure by the Planning Research and Analysis Team. 4

Household Income % = Percent Change -36.5% -40.6% -21.9% 21.0% 7.5% 43.9% 147.4% 47.5% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and ACS Figure by the Planning Research and Analysis Team. 5 Arlington 2012 Median Household Income = $99,600

Race and Ethnicity 16.1% -0.9% -5.7% 21.7% 16.7%4.1% -11.0% % = Percent Change 6 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and ACS Figure by the Planning Research and Analysis Team. Arlington’s Population is 15.1% Hispanic (2010)

Household Size % = Percent Change 15.0% 15.8% 11.8% 6.6% 7 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and ACS Figure by the Planning Research and Analysis Team. 1-person households = 41.3% of all households (2010)

Tenure 13.6% 13.5% 8 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and ACS Figure by the Planning Research and Analysis Team.

Housing Units by Number of Bedrooms % = Percent Change -47.7% 18.3% 6.7% 81.5% 20.6% 23.6% 9 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and ACS Figure by the Planning Research and Analysis Team.

Completed Residential Development 10 Source: Planning Division Development Tracking Database. Figure by the Planning Research and Analysis Team.

Recap Demographic Overview –Arlington is growing and getting richer, whiter, and younger and more are living in 1 or 2 person households. Economy & desirability will continue to put pressure on all housing types The market is reflecting the needs of higher income and higher educated households 11

Questions? 12 Planning Research and Analysis Team Planning Division, CPHD Andrew D’huyvetter Urban Planner Elizabeth Rodgers Urban Planner Contact Information