Arlington, Washington
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Arlington is a city in northern Snohomish County, Washington
, United States, bordered by the city of Marysville
to the south. The population was 17,926 at the 2010 census.
The city is home to the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum.
There were 4,281 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city the age distribution of the population shows 31.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,302, and the median income for a family was $51,941. Males had a median income of $41,517 versus $26,912 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,146. About 5.8% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 and older.
harvesting and timber products. It was once dubbed the "Shingle Capital of the World" owing to the shingle
mills, sawmills, and logging camps in the vicinity. But no longer. The Spotted owl debate and subsequent closer to many National forest lands was a death toll to most all logging communities of the Pacific North West and Arlington was not immune. There is still one hard wood saw mill in town and a pole plant but for the most part, logging as a way of life disappeared for most all of Arlington's residence.
. Arlington also had a branch line running east to Darrington
that primarily carried timber products. Both of these lines were abandoned by NP's successor Burlington Northern in the 1980s due to declining industry. While it is not as rail dependent as it once was, Arlington still maintains a rail connection with BNSF Railways via a spur line. Remnants of Arlington's railroad history can still be seen with the various trestles and signal equipment still in place. Snohomish County is in the process of converting the abandoned rail right of way in to bike/hike trails.
, located three miles (5 km) southwest of Arlington, which is home to the annual Arlington Fly-In which draws aircraft from all across the US and Canada.
bed northeast of town. It was the first of five Boeing 707
s destined for delivery to Braniff International Airways
. A Boeing test pilot and Braniff Captain were killed in an emergency landing after three of the aircraft's four engines were torn off during a training maneuver.
is a bustling residential, commercial, and industrial community. The northeast portion of this community was annexed by Arlington in 1999.
is a 1,037-unit neighborhood and HOA built in and around the Gleneagle Golf Course. Consisting of single-family homes and townhouses, Gleneagle was primarily built up from 1987 through 2002 and houses approximately 30% of Arlington's population.
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, and on the southwest by the South Fork of the Stillaguamish River. In the Cascade foothills east of Arlington Heights is the Jim Creek Naval Radio Station
, a very low frequency
radio array for communication with submarines. It is largely decommissioned but still in use as a recreation facility by Navy personnel and families. Arlington Heights is outside the municipal boundaries of Arlington, but its residents have Arlington postal addresses and their children attend Arlington schools. Some areas in Arlington Heights have excellent views of Whitehorse
and Three Fingers Mountains.
Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
, United States, bordered by the city of Marysville
Marysville, Washington
Marysville is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 60,020 at the 2010 census. Marysville is known as "The Strawberry City" due to the large number of strawberry farms that once surrounded the city in its earlier days. Over the past decade, and continuing...
to the south. The population was 17,926 at the 2010 census.
History
Arlington was platted in 1890, and was named after Lord Henry Arlington, a member of Charles II of England's cabinet. Arlington was incorporated as a city in 1903. Since then there have been many important historical figures who have taken residence in Arlington.The city is home to the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,713 people, 4,281 households, and 3,095 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,548.4 people per square mile (598.2/km²). There were 4,516 housing units at an average density of 597.0 per square mile (230.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.01% White, 1.13% African American, 1.04% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 2.47% from other races, and 2.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.83% of the population.There were 4,281 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city the age distribution of the population shows 31.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,302, and the median income for a family was $51,941. Males had a median income of $41,517 versus $26,912 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,146. About 5.8% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 and older.
Economy
Timber
From its founding, Arlington was dependent on timberTimber
Timber may refer to:* Timber, a term common in the United Kingdom and Australia for wood materials * Timber, Oregon, an unincorporated community in the U.S...
harvesting and timber products. It was once dubbed the "Shingle Capital of the World" owing to the shingle
Shingle
Shingle can refer to:*A flat covering element for a roof, including**Shake , a wooden shingle that is made from split logs**Roof shingle, a roof covering consisting of individual overlapping elements...
mills, sawmills, and logging camps in the vicinity. But no longer. The Spotted owl debate and subsequent closer to many National forest lands was a death toll to most all logging communities of the Pacific North West and Arlington was not immune. There is still one hard wood saw mill in town and a pole plant but for the most part, logging as a way of life disappeared for most all of Arlington's residence.
Railroad
Historically, Arlington was a railroad town with several different rail connections. It was located on the Northern Pacific(NP) mainline that stretched from the Canadian border through Sedro-Woolley to SnohomishSnohomish, Washington
Snohomish is a city in Snohomish County founded by the british, Washington, United States. The population was 9,098 at the 2010 census. The mayor of Snohomish is Karen Guzak, and the City Manager is Larry Bauman...
. Arlington also had a branch line running east to Darrington
Darrington, Washington
Darrington is a town in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,347 at the 2010 census.-History:The upper Stillaguamish valley where Darrington is located was once settled by the local Sauk-Suiattle Tribes in the drainage of the Sauk, Suiattle and Whitechuck rivers...
that primarily carried timber products. Both of these lines were abandoned by NP's successor Burlington Northern in the 1980s due to declining industry. While it is not as rail dependent as it once was, Arlington still maintains a rail connection with BNSF Railways via a spur line. Remnants of Arlington's railroad history can still be seen with the various trestles and signal equipment still in place. Snohomish County is in the process of converting the abandoned rail right of way in to bike/hike trails.
Farming
- Arlington Cooperative Association
- Pioneer Creamery, 1901
- Arlington Condensery, 1920
- Snohomish County Dairy Association
- Darigold
- Red Rooster Route
Aviation
The city owns the Arlington Municipal AirportArlington Municipal Airport (Washington)
Arlington Municipal Airport is a public airport located three miles southwest of the central business district of Arlington, a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is owned and operated by the City of Arlington.- History :...
, located three miles (5 km) southwest of Arlington, which is home to the annual Arlington Fly-In which draws aircraft from all across the US and Canada.
Notable aviation accidents
On October 19, 1959 a Boeing 707-227 registration N7071 crashed on a Stillaguamish RiverStillaguamish River
The Stillaguamish River is a river in northwest Washington in the United States. It is mainly composed of two forks, the longer North Fork Stillaguamish and the South Fork Stillaguamish. The two forks join near Arlington. From there the Stillaguamish River proper flows for to Puget Sound...
bed northeast of town. It was the first of five Boeing 707
Boeing 707
The Boeing 707 is a four-engine narrow-body commercial passenger jet airliner developed by Boeing in the early 1950s. Its name is most commonly pronounced as "Seven Oh Seven". The first airline to operate the 707 was Pan American World Airways, inaugurating the type's first commercial flight on...
s destined for delivery to Braniff International Airways
Braniff International Airways
Braniff International Airways was an American airline that operated from 1928 until 1982, primarily in the midwestern and southwestern U.S., South America, Panama, and in its later years also Asia and Europe...
. A Boeing test pilot and Braniff Captain were killed in an emergency landing after three of the aircraft's four engines were torn off during a training maneuver.
Smokey Point
Smokey PointSmokey Point, Washington
Smokey Point is a residential, commercial, and industrial community located in Snohomish County, Washington, USA. Formerly a census-designated place prior to the annexation of the territory inside its urban growth boundary, the northeast portion of the Smokey Point community now lies within the...
is a bustling residential, commercial, and industrial community. The northeast portion of this community was annexed by Arlington in 1999.
Gleneagle
The largest planned development in Arlington, GleneagleGleneagle
Gleneagle can mean:* Gleneagle, Colorado* A neighborhood in Arlington, Washington* Gleneagle Secondary School, a public high school in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada*Gleneagle, Western Australia...
is a 1,037-unit neighborhood and HOA built in and around the Gleneagle Golf Course. Consisting of single-family homes and townhouses, Gleneagle was primarily built up from 1987 through 2002 and houses approximately 30% of Arlington's population.
High Clover Park
High Clover Park is a planned neighborhood and development, consisting of 162 single family homes. It is situated northwest of the Arlington Municipal AirportArlington Municipal Airport (Washington)
Arlington Municipal Airport is a public airport located three miles southwest of the central business district of Arlington, a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is owned and operated by the City of Arlington.- History :...
.
Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights is a residential area situated east of Arlington on the triangular raised plateau bordered on the east by the Cascade Mountains, on the northwest by the North Fork of the Stillaguamish RiverStillaguamish River
The Stillaguamish River is a river in northwest Washington in the United States. It is mainly composed of two forks, the longer North Fork Stillaguamish and the South Fork Stillaguamish. The two forks join near Arlington. From there the Stillaguamish River proper flows for to Puget Sound...
, and on the southwest by the South Fork of the Stillaguamish River. In the Cascade foothills east of Arlington Heights is the Jim Creek Naval Radio Station
Jim Creek Naval Radio Station
Jim Creek Naval Radio Station is a United States Navy facility at Jim Creek near Oso, Washington.-VLF radio facility:The primary mission of this radio site is to provide VLF radio transmitting capabilities for the Pacific submarine fleet...
, a very low frequency
Very low frequency
225px|thumb|right|A VLF receiving antenna at [[Palmer Station]], Antarctica, operated by Stanford UniversityVery low frequency or VLF refers to radio frequencies in the range of 3 kHz to 30 kHz. Since there is not much bandwidth in this band of the radio spectrum, only the very simplest signals...
radio array for communication with submarines. It is largely decommissioned but still in use as a recreation facility by Navy personnel and families. Arlington Heights is outside the municipal boundaries of Arlington, but its residents have Arlington postal addresses and their children attend Arlington schools. Some areas in Arlington Heights have excellent views of Whitehorse
Whitehorse Mountain (Washington)
Whitehorse Mountain is a peak near the western edge of the North Cascades in Washington state. It is located just southwest of the Sauk River Valley town of Darrington, near the northern boundary of Boulder River Wilderness in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest...
and Three Fingers Mountains.
Surrounding Municipalities
External links
- Arlington's Official Website
- History of Arlington at HistoryLinkHistoryLinkHistoryLink is a website that is an encyclopedia of Washington State history. The site has more than 4,500 stories. There are 500 biographies and more than 14,000 images....
- The Arlington Times - Local newspaper
- Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum
- Nearby hiking trails on Hikipedia