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Arden

Delaware · 430 residents · 0.249 sq mi
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Arden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,125. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $461,300. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
−9%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,727 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.3
+30%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3304185065936811990201020202024Arden
2024627
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,125
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,263
+49%since 2000
from $30,422 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,274
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+96%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(440)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian1.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(377)
Black2.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(19)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score22.6%(97)
Diversity Score
23
+88%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arden, Delaware?

Arden, Delaware has about 430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arden, Delaware?

The typical household in Arden, Delaware earns about $78,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arden, Delaware expensive?

In Arden, Delaware, the median home is worth about $461,300, and the typical rent is about $1,274 a month.

How educated are people in Arden, Delaware?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Arden, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arden, Delaware?

About 2.4% of people in Arden, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arden, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Arden, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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