Arlington, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arlington, Kansas
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Location within Reno County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Reno |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Arlington, Massachusetts |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 435 |
| • Density | 353.7/sq mi (136.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67514
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-02325 |
| GNIS ID | 2393987 |
Arlington is a small city located in Reno County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 435 people lived in the city. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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Arlington's Early Days and Growth
Arlington was started in 1877. It was named after a town called Arlington, Massachusetts. The first post office opened in Arlington in February 1878, which helped the town grow.
The Importance of Railroads
In 1887, a big railroad company, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway, built a main train line right through Arlington. This line connected Arlington to other cities like Herington and Pratt. The next year, the line was made even longer, reaching Liberal and later Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
Over the years, this railroad line changed owners many times. It was taken over by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, then became the Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, and later merged with the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Today, it is part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Even with all these changes, many local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad.
A Safe Community
In 1980, a news report highlighted Arlington as a very safe town. At that time, it had about 503 residents. The report mentioned that the town had never had a murder in its entire history. The police chief, Ralph Almquist, who started in 1974, was proud of this fact. He said, "We don't have any murders here because I don't allow crime." This shows how dedicated the community was to keeping Arlington a peaceful place.
Where is Arlington Located?
Arlington is located in Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Arlington's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 312 | — | |
| 1910 | 450 | 44.2% | |
| 1920 | 500 | 11.1% | |
| 1930 | 501 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 440 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 405 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 466 | 15.1% | |
| 1970 | 503 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 631 | 25.4% | |
| 1990 | 457 | −27.6% | |
| 2000 | 459 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 473 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 435 | −8.0% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 435 people living in Arlington. There were 196 households, which are groups of people living together, and 116 families. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The population included people of different ages:
- About 23% were under 18 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Arlington was about 39.8 years.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Arlington had 473 people. There were 200 households. The average household size was 2.37 people.
The average age of people in Arlington in 2010 was 37.4 years. About 26.6% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Learning in Arlington
The students in Arlington go to schools in the Fairfield USD 310 public school district. Before this district was formed, the old Arlington High School had a mascot called the Warriors.
In 2015, there was a fire at the Arlington School.
See also
In Spanish: Arlington (Kansas) para niños
