Arlington, Tennessee
Arlington, Tennessee | ||
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FIPS code 47-01740[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1304869[4] | |
Website | www.townofarlington.org |
Arlington is a town in
Government
Arlington "follows a general law Mayor-Alderman charter" according to the official website of the town.[8] The current mayor is Mike Wissman. Arlington has six alderman.[8]
History
Settlers came to the area in the 1830s, and many of their descendants still live in the town. Originally known as Haysville,
In 1883 the town's name was changed to Arlington due to the post office being unable to use the name Haysville. Captain Henry Pittman, who lived in Haysville, had visited Washington, D.C., and Arlington National Cemetery and was inspired to call the town Arlington.[9]
In 1900 the town was incorporated again.
The economic crash of 1929 led to a small economic depression in the town, but Arlington's economy gradually grew out of it due to the major change of highway 70 opening the town to outside businesses.[10]
The towns first school was opened up in 1884. "Memphis District High School", which was located on what is now known as "College Hill."[11] The school only taught up to a high school level, but locally it was named "The College".
Arlington has a range of historical buildings that bring its past into view for all interested parties. Starting with the Rachel H.K. Museum, which is a museum in Arlington that has historical pieces of Arlington. Next is Arlington's Blacksmith shop. There are fewer than 1,000 nationwide, and Arlington's is an important one to the small town’s history. It was made in the 1800s and still is put to use during certain events throughout the year.[8]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.4 square miles (53 km2), of which 0.05% is water.[12]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1890 | 343 | — | |
1910 | 477 | — | |
1920 | 494 | 3.6% | |
1930 | 446 | −9.7% | |
1940 | 440 | −1.3% | |
1950 | 463 | 5.2% | |
1960 | 620 | 33.9% | |
1970 | 1,349 | 117.6% | |
1980 | 1,778 | 31.8% | |
1990 | 1,541 | −13.3% | |
2000 | 2,569 | 66.7% | |
2010 | 11,517 | 348.3% | |
2020 | 14,549 | 26.3% | |
Sources:[13][14][2] |
2020 Census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White (non-Hispanic)
|
10,719 | 73.68% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
1,916 | 13.17% |
Native American
|
39 | 0.27% |
Asian
|
342 | 2.35% |
Pacific Islander
|
11 | 0.08% |
Other/Mixed
|
745 | 5.12% |
Latino
|
777 | 5.34% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,549 people, 3,560 households, and 3,046 families residing in the town.
2010 Census
At the
Of the 3,907 households 35.23% were 1-2 person occupied, 48.02% were 3-4 person occupied, 15.32% were 5-6 person occupied, 1.42% were 7 or more person households and 4.2% were listed as unoccupied. With the 3,907 households owned in Arlington, they are estimated to have a median value of $217,300.[17]
The age distribution was 37.53% under the age of 18, 3.47% from 18 to 24, 35.62% from 25 to 44, 19.20% from 45 to 64, and 4.19% 65 or older.[18] The median age was 32.2 years. The population was 49% male and 51% female.
From 2013 to 2017, Arlington's estimated household income was predicted to be $99,404.[19] This has increased since 2009, when the household income was estimated to be $85,779.
2000 Census
At the
Of the 794 households 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 12.2% of households were one person and 5.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.15.
The age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 37.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
The median household income was $52,870 and the median family income was $55,602. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $29,138 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,569. About 3.1% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the
Education
Arlington is served by
Arlington boasts having a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.[17]
There are four schools located within the municipality of Arlington:
- Arlington Elementary School K-5
- Donelson Elementary School K-5
- Arlington Middle School 6-8
- Arlington High School 9-12
Arlington Community schools was created in 2014, and it started with an enrollment of 4907 kids.[20]
There are two schools in Arlington served by
- Barret's Chapel School (K-8, Shelby County Schools)
- Bolton High School 9-12
Notable people
- Julien Baker (born 1995), indie rock musician
- Jonathan Bowlan (born 1996), Major League Baseball pitcher
- Latasha Byears (born 1973), professional basketball player
- Clay Crosse (born 1967), Christian music artist
- Cody Fowler (1892–1978), attorney
- James Ernest Karnes (1889–1966), U.S. Army Sergeant
- Kenneth Walker III (born 2000), professional football player
References
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- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Arlington town, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Town of Arlington Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). Future Land Use Plan Map. January 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Welcome to Town of Arlington, Tennessee". www.townofarlington.org. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-253-21478-2. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
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- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ "Arlington, TN Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer". Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ S2CID 242341644.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 4, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
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