Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Information About Arlington Texas


Arlington (nickname Aggtown) is located east of Ft. Worth, about 20 miles from Dallas. It has a population of just over 374,000 people. 60% of the population is White, 18% Hispanic, 14% Black. Median household income is just over $52,000. 85% of those over the age of 25 graduated from high school. 30% are college graduates and 9% have advanced degrees.  About 51,000 of the residents are foreign born. 36% are Southern Baptist. 22% are Catholic. 13% are United Methodist.  11% are of German ancestry. 9% of English ancestry. 9% Irish ancestry.

Arlington is the home of the Texas Rangers major league baseball team and the Dallas Cowboys NFL football team. Six Flags is located in Arlington as well and boasts a roller coaster that is 255 feet high.

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