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Arnold

California · 3,843 residents · 8.678 sq mi
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Arnold has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $447,600. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,843
−9%since 2000
from 4,218 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
443 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.1
+8%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,785 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,676
+32%since 2000
from $23,169 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$447,600
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
70.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.0
+117%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(3,428)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(259)
Asian1.1%(44)
Other1.5%(57)
Diversity Score22.9%(879)
Diversity Score
23
+125%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnold, California?

Arnold, California has about 3,843 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arnold, California?

The typical household in Arnold, California earns about $55,625 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 $447,600, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Arnold, California?

About 26.0% 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 6.0% of people in Arnold, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arnold, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Arnold, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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