Arlington, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arlington, Ohio
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Village
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A residential street in Arlington
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Flag Village, USA
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Location of Arlington, Ohio
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Location within Hancock County
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 Arlington, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Arlington, Ohio
Location in the United States
Arlington, Ohio
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,492 |
| • Estimate
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1,453 |
| • Density | 1,900.64/sq mi (733.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45814
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-02400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397983 |
| Website | https://villageofarlington.com/ |
Arlington is a small village located in Hancock County, Ohio, in the United States. It is a friendly community where many people live. In 2020, about 1,492 people called Arlington home.
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History of Arlington
Arlington was officially started in 1844. A man named Robert Hurd helped to plan out the village.
How Arlington Got Its Name
The village was named after another place called Arlington, Virginia. This is how many towns get their names, by honoring other places.
Early Services in Arlington
A very important service, the post office, opened in Arlington in 1846. This made it easier for people to send and receive letters.
Geography of Arlington
Arlington is located in Ohio. It is a small village in terms of its size.
Arlington's Total Area
According to official measurements, the village covers about 0.80 square miles (which is about 2.03 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Population of Arlington
The number of people living in Arlington has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown.
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| 1880 | 136 | — | |
| 1900 | 738 | — | |
| 1910 | 798 | 8.1% | |
| 1920 | 606 | −24.1% | |
| 1930 | 701 | 15.7% | |
| 1940 | 752 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 825 | 9.7% | |
| 1960 | 955 | 15.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,066 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,187 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,267 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,351 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,455 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,492 | 2.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,453 | −0.1% | |
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Arlington's Population in 2010
In 2010, a count showed that 1,455 people lived in Arlington. There were 556 households, which are like homes where people live together.
Most of the people living in Arlington were White (98.9%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. The average age of people in the village was 38 years old.
Education in Arlington
Education is very important in Arlington. Students in high school attend the local Arlington High School.
Arlington's Public Library
The village also has a public library. It is a branch of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Libraries are great places to read books and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Arlington (Ohio) para niños
