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Arnold

California · 2,482 residents · 8.678 sq mi
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Arnold is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,467. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 1,736 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $485,700. With a median age of 64.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,482
−41%since 2000
from 4,218 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
286 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.4
+29%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Arnold
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,467
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,785 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,403
+187%since 2000
from $23,169 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+19%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$485,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,613
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
72.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+42%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,915)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(141)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(428)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(2,109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(182)
Asian1.5%(36)
Other6.2%(155)
Diversity Score33.6%(833)
Diversity Score
34
+231%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−14%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnold, California?

Arnold, California has about 2,482 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arnold, California?

The typical household in Arnold, California earns about $92,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arnold, California expensive?

In Arnold, California, the median home is worth about $485,700, and the typical rent is about $1,613 a month.

How educated are people in Arnold, California?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arnold, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arnold, California?

About 4.2% of people in Arnold, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arnold, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Arnold, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,306 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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