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Arnold

California · 3,288 residents · 8.678 sq mi
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Arnold has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,290. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 930 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,300. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,288
−22%since 2000
from 4,218 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
379 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.3
+14%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,290
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,785 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,425
+92%since 2000
from $23,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,444
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,743)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(291)
Asian1.3%(44)
Other0.8%(27)
Diversity Score26.5%(871)
Diversity Score
26
+161%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+113%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnold, California?

Arnold, California has about 3,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arnold, California?

The typical household in Arnold, California earns about $61,290 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 $304,300, and the typical rent is about $1,444 a month.

How educated are people in Arnold, California?

About 33.0% 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 6.5% 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 500 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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