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Arlington, Texas

Mayor: Dr. Robert N. Cluck (to May 2007)

2000 census population (rank): 332,969 (54); % change: 27.2; Male: 166,465 (50%); Female: 166,504 (50%); White: 225,379 (67.7%); Black: 45,727 (13.7%); American Indian and Alaska Native: 1,817 (0.5%); Asian: 20,015 (6%); Other race: 29,763 (8.9%); Two or more races: 9,793 (2.9%); Hispanic/Latino: 60,817 (18.3%). 2000 percent population 18 and over: 71.7%; 65 and over: 6.1%; Median age: 30.7.

2005 population estimate (rank): 362,805 (50)

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Land area: 99.5 sq mi. (257.7 sq km);

Avg. alt.: 616 ft.

Avg. daily temp.: Jan., 43.5° F; Jul., 84.5° F

City-owned parks: 88 (4,500+ ac.);

Radio stations: AM, 13; FM,20¹;

Television stations: 25¹

Civilian Labor Force (MSA) April 2006: 3,072,000²;

Unemployed: 143,300²,

Percent: 4.7²;

Per capita personal income (MSA) 2004: $35,502²

Chamber of Commerce: Arlington Chamber of Commerce, 505 E. Border St., Arlington, TX 76010

1. Arlington–Fort Worth–Dallas area. 2. Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX.

Arlington, the seventh-largest city in Texas, is located in Tarrant County, between Dallas and Fort Worth. It was named for Arlington, Va., home of General Robert E. Lee.

In 1875, the Texas and Pacific Railroad chose a site for a new station, which opened as Arlington Station in 1876. The surrounding city of Arlington was incorporated in 1884. Arlington College opened in 1895; it would, in 1966, become the University of Texas at Arlington.

Arlington is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities, more than doubling in population between 1980 and 2000. Its General Motors plant employs 3,000, producing automobiles and parts. The city also produces medical, electronic, and oil-field equipment, plus rubber and plastic products.

Arlington is perhaps best known for its recreational and sports attractions. In 1961, the Six Flags Over Texas amusement park opened its doors. In 1972, the Washington Senators baseball team moved to their new home at Turnpike Stadium (now Ameriquest Field), becoming the Texas Rangers. A new $650 million football stadium for the Dallas Cowboys was approved by Arlington voters in 2004 and is slated for completion in 2009. Located just five miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Arlington continues to serve as a transportational hub for the area.

Selected famous natives and residents:

Sandra Brown author;
Kalpana Chawla astronaut;
Tommy Franks general;
Ben Grieve baseball player;
Lou Diamond Phillips actor;
B. J. Thomas singer;
Verne Troyer actor.

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