Arlington, New York facts for kids
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Arlington, New York
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Main Street, seen from top of hill at Church of the Holy Trinity
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Location of Arlington, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Town | Poughkeepsie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,010 |
| • Density | 4,942.53/sq mi (1,909.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12603, 12604
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-02616 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0942561 |
Arlington is a community located in the town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official city or town.
Arlington is like a suburb next to the city of Poughkeepsie. It is part of a larger group of towns and cities called the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also part of the even bigger New York metropolitan area.
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About Arlington
Where is Arlington?
Arlington is located in the northern part of the town of Poughkeepsie. It sits at coordinates 41.694943 degrees North and -73.892054 degrees West. To its west, you will find the city of Poughkeepsie.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Arlington covers a total area of about 1.7 square kilometers (0.61 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 4,061 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,010 | −25.9% | |
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In 2010, about 4,061 people lived in Arlington. By 2020, the population was 3,010. A census is a count of all the people in an area.
Population Details
In 2010, there were 1,222 households in Arlington. A household is a group of people living together. About 33.5% of these households had children under 18 years old.
The people living in Arlington come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, the population was made up of:
- 63.4% White
- 16.4% African American
- 0.9% Native American
- 8.1% Asian
- 5.4% from other races
- 5.9% from two or more races
Also, 14.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Vassar College
A well-known college, Vassar College, is located within the area that shares Arlington's ZIP code, 12604. This means the college is part of the Arlington community.
See also
In Spanish: Arlington (Nueva York) para niños
