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| − | '''Arlington, Virginia''' is a [[suburb]] of [[Washington, D.C.]], located in the [[state]] of [[Virginia]]. While it is commonly considered to be a [[city]], it is legally a [[county]] containing [[unincorporated area|no incorporated cities or towns]]. The county covers approximately 26 square miles and has a population of approximately | + | '''Arlington, Virginia''' is a [[suburb]] of [[Washington, D.C.]], located in the [[state]] of [[Virginia]]. While it is commonly considered to be a [[city]], it is legally a [[county]] containing [[unincorporated area|no incorporated cities or towns]]. The county covers approximately 26 square miles and has a population of approximately 216,004 in 2011,<ref name=census>{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/51/51013.html|title=Arlington County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau|accesdate=October 3, 2012}} The population in the 2010 census was 207,628.</ref> giving it a population density of about 8,000 persons per square mile.<ref>[http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/CPHD/planning/data_maps/CPHDPlanningDataandMapsProfile.aspx "Profile," from Web site of Arlington County, Virginia]</ref> Arlington's population is 9.1% Black and 15.2% Hispanic.<ref name=census/> Arlington's population is well-educated with 92.5% being high-school graduates and 70.1% holding batchelor or higher degrees.<ref name=census/> |
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| + | Arlington is home to [[Marymount University]] and the [[George Mason University]] Law School. | ||
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Revision as of 14:11, October 3, 2012
Arlington, Virginia is a suburb of Washington, D.C., located in the state of Virginia. While it is commonly considered to be a city, it is legally a county containing no incorporated cities or towns. The county covers approximately 26 square miles and has a population of approximately 216,004 in 2011,[1] giving it a population density of about 8,000 persons per square mile.[2] Arlington's population is 9.1% Black and 15.2% Hispanic.[1] Arlington's population is well-educated with 92.5% being high-school graduates and 70.1% holding batchelor or higher degrees.[1]
Arlington is home to Marymount University and the George Mason University Law School.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Arlington County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau. The population in the 2010 census was 207,628.
- ↑ "Profile," from Web site of Arlington County, Virginia