Arlington, North Carolina facts for kids
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Arlington, North Carolina
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Location of Arlington, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yadkin |
| Town | Jonesville |
| Incorporated | 1893, 1930 |
| Annexed | 2001 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 795 |
| • Density | 945.4/sq mi (365.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28642
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-01900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1018850 |
Arlington was a small town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 795 people lived there.
Arlington officially became a town on July 23, 1930. Later, on May 29, 2001, the people of Arlington voted to join with its bigger neighbor, Jonesville. This meant Arlington was no longer its own separate town. Together, Arlington and Jonesville had about 2,250 people.
Where Was Arlington?
Arlington was located in North Carolina. Its exact spot was 36°13′39″N 80°49′55″W / 36.22750°N 80.83194°W.
The town covered a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lived in Arlington?
In 2000, there were 795 people living in Arlington. These people lived in 353 homes. About 242 of these homes were families.
The town had 376 housing units. Most people living in Arlington were White (about 92%). About 6% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (31.7%) had children under 18 living there. About 44.8% of homes were married couples. Some homes (20.7%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average age of people in Arlington was 36 years old. About 24.4% of the people were under 18. About 13.5% were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Arlington (Carolina del Norte) para niños
