Arlington, Arizona facts for kids
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Arlington, Arizona
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The Hassayampa Bridge listed in the National Register of Historic Places, reference #88001658
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Location in Maricopa County, Arizona
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 Arlington, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Arlington, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 65.45/sq mi (25.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code |
85322
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| FIPS code | 04-04020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582732 |
Arlington is a small community in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is located about 43 miles west of downtown Phoenix. Arlington is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for the census, but it does not have its own local city government. In 2020, the population of Arlington was 150 people.
Who Lives in Arlington?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 241 | — | |
| 1920 | 299 | 24.1% | |
| 1930 | 451 | 50.8% | |
| 1960 | 25 | — | |
| 2010 | 194 | — | |
| 2020 | 150 | −22.7% | |
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The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This count is called a census. Arlington first appeared in the census in 1910.
In 2010, 194 people lived in Arlington. The area had about 83 people per square mile. Most of the people were White, making up about 69% of the population. About 1.6% were Native American, and 0.5% were Black or African American. Around 24% of the people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4.6% were from two or more races. Nearly 30% of the people living in Arlington were Hispanic or Latino.
By the 2020 census, the population of Arlington had decreased to 150 people.
The Historic Hassayampa Bridge
Near Arlington, you can find the historic Hassayampa River Bridge. This bridge is very important because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special landmark that helps tell the story of the area's past.
See also
In Spanish: Arlington (Arizona) para niños
