About District 7

Arlington, Texas, with nearly 360,000 residents,  has been one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. Home to the Texas RangersSix Flags over TexasDallas Cowboys Stadium, and many other attractions, Arlington hosts over 6 million visitors each year.  District 7 is an at-large Council district and thus represents the entire city.

City of Arlington Facts & Figures:

Founded 1875
Incorporated April 21, 1884
Population (2000 Census) 350,370
Land Area 99.5 square miles
Government Type Council-Manager
Median Age 30.9 years old
Median Household Income $48,617
City of Arlington Property Tax Rate .6480 per $100 valuation
Median Single-Family Housing Value $96,614
   
Parkland:  
Park Acres 4,651
Recreation Centers 5
Senior Centers 2
Tennis Courts 49
Swimming Pools 7
Miles of Park Trail 44
Basketball Courts 21
Golf Courses 4
Softball Complexes 2
   
Served by Four Independent School Districts:  
Arlington ISD  
Kennedale ISD  
Mansfield ISD  
Grand Prairie ISD  
   
Served by Two Institutions of Higher Learning:  
University of Texas at Arlington  
Tarrant County College Southeast Campus  
   
Served by Six Public Libraries 507,891 Library Materials
   
Visitors to Arlington (annually) 6.8 million visitors
Estimated Annual Spending $396 million