The city owns the Arlington Municipal Airport (IATA airport code AWO), which is home to Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection and the annual Northwest EAA Fly-In. The airport is three miles southwest of the city.
The city is also home to the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum
Arlington History
Arlington was officially incorporated on May 20, 1903.Founded by J.W McLeod, the city was named after Henry Bennet, the 1st Earl of Arlington.
At the time of incorporation, the city's population was approximately 800.
The city evolved out of a tiny settlement named Haller City.
Arlington Geography
Arlington is located at 48°10'52" North, 122°8'20" West (48.181101, -122.138955).Arlington is situated in the Stilliguamish Valley, at the junction of the North and South Forks of the Stilliguamish River, at the base of the Cascade Mountains.
Arlington is accessible via Interstate Highway 5 (I-5), Washington State Highway 530, and Washington State Highway 9.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.6 km2 (7.6 mi2), none of which is covered with water.
Arlington Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 11,713 people, 4,281 households, and 3,095 families residing in the city. The population density is 598.2/km2 (1,548.4/mi2). There are 4,516 housing units at an average density of 230.6/km2 (597.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 90.01% White, 2.20% African American, 1.13% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 2.47% from other races, and 2.83% from two or more races. 5.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.There are 4,281 households out of which 42.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% are married couples living together, 11.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% are non-families. 22.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.19.
The median age of city resident's is 32 years:- 31.5% are under the age of 18,
- 8.0% are from 18 to 24,
- 32.6% are from 25 to 44,
- 18.4% are from 45 to 64, and
- 9.6% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the city is $46,302, and the median income for a family is $51,941. Males have a median income of $41,517 versus $26,912 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,146. 7.2% of the population and 5.8% of families are below the poverty line. 9.2% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Arlington Economy
The major events and key components of economy of Arlington.Timber
From its founding, the City was dependent on timber harvesting and timber products.Once dubbed the "Shingle Capital of the World" owing to the shingle mills, sawmills and logging camps in the vicinity and its location on the Stilliguamish River as primary mode of transit to market for timber and timber products .
Railroad
Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railroad - 1890.Farming
Dairy farming
Arlington Cooperative Association. The Pioneer Creamery - 1901. The Arlington Condensery - 1920. The Snohomish County Dairy Association. Dairygold.Aviation
Arlington Municipal Airport. The Boeing CompanyLight Industrial
Major Employers
- Meridian Yachts, a division of the Brunswick Corporation.
External links
- Arlington's official website
- Greater Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce
- Flying Heritage Collection
- Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum
References
- Arlington Centennial 1903-2003 A Pictorial History of Arlington, Washington, pp 4, 8
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