Orlinda, Tennessee facts for kids
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Orlinda, Tennessee
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Orlinda General Store in Orlinda
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| Motto(s):
"The Sunniest Spot in Tennessee"
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Location of Orlinda in Robertson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Robertson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.59 sq mi (17.06 km2) |
| • Land | 6.59 sq mi (17.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 947 |
| • Density | 143.72/sq mi (55.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37141
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-56020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1296487 |
Orlinda is a small city in Robertson County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 947 people lived there. Orlinda officially became a city in February 2001.
The city has a mayor, Tabitha Swearingen, and a city manager, Kevin Breeding. They help run the city and make decisions for its residents.
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History of Orlinda
Orlinda was first set up as a town in 1965. It was originally called Crockers Crossroads. However, its name had to be changed because it was too close to another place called Tuckers Crossroads, Tennessee.
People suggested the name Centerville, but that was also taken by Centerville, Tennessee. So, the name Orlinda was chosen because no other community in the United States used it.
In October 2000, the Orlinda City Hall and Post Office moved to their current spot on Highway 52. Before that, City Hall was in an old bank building. This building, built in 1909, is now the city's public library, which opened in 2003.
Education in Orlinda
Students living in Orlinda go to schools located nearby in Cross Plains.
- Younger students, from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade, attend East Robertson Elementary School.
- Older students, from 6th to 12th grade, go to East Robertson High School.
Geography of Orlinda
Orlinda is located in Robertson County, Tennessee. The city covers a total area of about 6.7 square miles (17.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Orlinda has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 347 | — | |
| 1980 | 382 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 469 | 22.8% | |
| 2000 | 594 | 26.7% | |
| 2010 | 859 | 44.6% | |
| 2020 | 947 | 10.2% | |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, there were 947 people living in Orlinda. These people lived in 345 households, and 256 of these were families.
Most of the people in Orlinda are White (non-Hispanic), making up about 87.43% of the population. About 3.59% of the people are Black or African American. Other groups, including those of mixed race, make up about 5.28%. People who identify as Hispanic or Latino make up about 3.7% of the population.
See also
In Spanish: Orlinda para niños
