Arlington
Arlington is halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth in eastern Tarrant County. It was founded in 1876 on the Texas and Pacific Railway as a market town for the surrounding farms but was not officially incorporated until 1884.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Gayla Weems Shannon, Evelyn Barker | © Texas State Historical Association
At a Glance
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Arlington is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Hayter)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.69896440
- Longitude
- -97.12537400
Has Post Office
Yes
Is Incorporated
Yes
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Arlington by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Arlington
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 394,266 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 391,409 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 365,438 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 332,969 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 261,717 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |
| 160,123 | 1980 | United States Census Bureau |
| 89,723 | 1970 | United States Census Bureau |
| 44,775 | 1960 | United States Census Bureau |
| 7,692 | 1950 | United States Census Bureau |
| 4,240 | 1940 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,661 | 1930 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,031 | 1920 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,794 | 1910 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,079 | 1900 | United States Census Bureau |
| 664 | 1890 | United States Census Bureau |