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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20071129085136
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000929638-07-000700
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20071127
FILED AS OF DATE:		20071129
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20071129

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ARBITRON INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000109758
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT [8700]
		IRS NUMBER:				520278528
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		142 WEST 57TH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10019-3300
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2128871300

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		142 WEST 57TH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			N1
		ZIP:			10019-3300

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CERIDIAN CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920901

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CONTROL DATA CORP /DE/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	COMMERCIAL CREDIT CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19680910

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PAMET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001165407
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-01969
		FILM NUMBER:		071273041

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6176466100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PAMET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001358706
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-01969
		FILM NUMBER:		071273042

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-646-6100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ABRAMS CAPITAL LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001112443
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-01969
		FILM NUMBER:		071273043

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		222 BERKELEY ST. 22ND FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6176466100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		222 BERKELEY ST. 22ND FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Abrams David C
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001292250

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-01969
		FILM NUMBER:		071273044

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-646-6100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM 3 - ARBITRON INC.
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    <schemaVersion>X0202</schemaVersion>

    <documentType>3</documentType>

    <periodOfReport>2007-11-27</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000109758</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>ARBITRON INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>ARB</issuerTradingSymbol>
    </issuer>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001292250</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Abrams David C</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02116</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001112443</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>ABRAMS CAPITAL LLC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>222 BERKELEY ST. 22ND FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02116</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001358706</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>PAMET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02116</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001165407</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>PAMET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02116</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>3401500</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                    <footnoteId id="F4"/>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See Footnote</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>3642100</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                    <footnoteId id="F3"/>
                    <footnoteId id="F4"/>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See Footnote</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                    <footnoteId id="F3"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">These securities are held by investment funds for which Abrams Capital, LLC serves as general partner. In such capacity,
 Abrams Capital, LLC may be deemed to beneficially own the reported securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">These securities are held by investment funds, the managing member, general partner and/or investment adviser of which is
 directly or indirectly controlled by David C. Abrams. In such capacity, Mr. Abrams may be deemed to beneficially own the
 reported securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">These securities are held by investment funds for which Pamet Capital Management, L.P. (the &quot;LP&quot;) serves as investment
 adviser. Pamet Capital Management, LLC (the &quot;LLC&quot;) serves as the general partner of the LP. In their respective capacities,
 each of the LP and the LLC may be deemed to beneficially own the reported securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of its pecuniary
 interest therein, and the inclusion of such securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial
 ownership for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ David C. Abrams</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2007-11-28</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ David C. Abrams, as Managing Member of Pamet Capital Management, LLC, General Partner of Pamet Capital Management, L.P.</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2007-11-28</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ David C. Abrams, as Managing Member of Pamet Capital Management, LLC</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2007-11-28</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ David C. Abrams, as Managing Member of Abrams Capital, LLC</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2007-11-28</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
</ownershipDocument>
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