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Arden-Arcade

California · 94,659 residents · 15.895 sq mi
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Arden-Arcade has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $386,600. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $386,600, the poverty rate sits 70% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94,659
−1%since 2000
from 96,025 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,955 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 6,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
−3%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
90K93K97K101K104K1990201020202024Arden-Arcade
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,694
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,335 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,817
+35%since 2000
from $26,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,147
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
57.2% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+78%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(69,620)
Black5.8%(5,541)
Hispanic / Latino12%(11,501)
Asian4.8%(4,569)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.4%(47,480)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(47,193)
Black9%(8,498)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(18,521)
Asian11.7%(11,043)
Other6.4%(6,050)
Diversity Score83%(78,569)
Diversity Score
83
+68%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+96%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arden-Arcade, California?

Arden-Arcade, California has about 94,659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arden-Arcade, California?

The typical household in Arden-Arcade, California earns about $52,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arden-Arcade, California expensive?

In Arden-Arcade, California, the median home is worth about $386,600, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in Arden-Arcade, California?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arden-Arcade, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arden-Arcade, California?

About 21.9% of people in Arden-Arcade, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arden-Arcade, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Arden-Arcade, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,619 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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