Arlington, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arlington, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
Where hills and prairie meet.
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Location of Arlington, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 419 |
| • Density | 417.75/sq mi (161.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50606
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-02845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454230 |
Arlington is a small city located in Fayette County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place where hills and prairies meet, as its motto says. In 2020, about 419 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2000, when 490 people called Arlington home.
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History of Arlington
Arlington has an interesting past. It wasn't always called Arlington! When the community was first settled in 1854, it was known as Brush Creek. Over time, its name changed to Arlington.
Where is Arlington Located?
Arlington is found at a specific spot on the map: 42.748095 degrees North and 91.671545 degrees West. This location is just north of where the Maquoketa River begins. The city covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.72 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Arlington?
The number of people living in Arlington has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 593 | — | |
| 1900 | 863 | 45.5% | |
| 1910 | 678 | −21.4% | |
| 1920 | 729 | 7.5% | |
| 1930 | 706 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 675 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 661 | −2.1% | |
| 1960 | 614 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 481 | −21.7% | |
| 1980 | 498 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 465 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 490 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 429 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 419 | −2.3% | |
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Arlington's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 419 people lived in Arlington. There were 187 households, which means 187 different homes or groups of people living together. Most residents were White (about 95.2%). A small number of people were Black or African American (0.7%), or from two or more races (2.6%). About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Arlington was about 46.8 years old. About 22.9% of the residents were under 20 years old, and 25.1% were 65 years or older. The city had a nearly even split between males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).
Arlington's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Arlington had 429 residents. There were 191 households. The racial makeup was mostly White (98.8%), with small numbers of Native American (0.7%) and Asian (0.2%) residents.
The average age was 45.5 years. About 20% of residents were under 18, and 18.4% were 65 or older. The gender balance was similar to 2020, with 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Education in Arlington
Students in Arlington attend schools within the Starmont Community School District. This district includes a high school, a middle school, and an elementary school, serving students of all ages.
Getting Around Arlington
Arlington is connected by Iowa Highway 187. This road helps people travel to and from the city.
Famous People from Arlington
Even though Arlington is a small city, some notable people have come from there:
- Percy R. Kelly (1870–1949) was an important judge who became the 26th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court.
- Brian Schoenjahn served as an Iowa State Senator for the 12th District.
- William Henry Thompson (1853–1937) was a United States Senator who represented the state of Nebraska.
See also
In Spanish: Arlington (Iowa) para niños
