Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Arlington Heights
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 Arlington Heights
Location in Pennsylvania
Arlington Heights
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Stroud |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.32 sq mi (13.77 km2) |
| • Land | 5.31 sq mi (13.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,331 |
| • Density | 1,193.18/sq mi (460.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-03008 |
Arlington Heights is a special kind of community in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village.
In 2020, about 6,331 people lived here. A well-known place in Arlington Heights is the Stroud Mall, where people go shopping.
Arlington Heights is located about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) northeast of Allentown. It's also about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) northwest of New York City.
Where is Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights is located at coordinates 41°0′7″N 75°12′28″W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 5.3 square miles (13.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
You can reach Arlington Heights by taking exit 303 on Interstate 80. Also, PA 611 is a main road that runs through the community.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,132 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,333 | 23.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,331 | 0.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,132 people living in Arlington Heights. These people lived in 2,055 homes. About 1,432 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 972 people per square mile (375 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
Most people in Arlington Heights were White (about 90.57%). There were also people who identified as African American (4.38%), Asian (1.97%), Native American (0.19%), and other races. About 4.50% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, about 27.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (56.4%) were married couples living together. About 19.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Arlington Heights was 42 years.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $44,111. For families, the average income was $56,402.
See also
In Spanish: Arlington Heights (Pensilvania) para niños
