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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Arnolds Park

Iowa · 953 residents · 1.595 sq mi
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Arnolds Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,719. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 209 residents. Median home value is $45,800. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

953
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
43.4
−9%vs 2000
vs 47.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Age distribution, 1990
Under 54.6%(44)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 94.4%(42)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.3%(60)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 194.7%(45)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.7%(45)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3412.5%(119)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4414.7%(140)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5410%(95)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6412.8%(122)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7417%(162)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 846.6%(63)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.7%(16)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,719
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,441 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,562
−48%vs 2000
vs $24,072 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.1%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$302
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,133)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(941)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German46.5%(429)
Irish13.9%(128)
English12.9%(119)
Swedish12.3%(113)
Norwegian8.5%(78)
Dutch5.5%(51)
Scottish4.6%(42)
Danish3.9%(36)
Belgian2.4%(22)
French2.2%(20)
American2.1%(19)
Italian1.6%(15)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.5%(14)
Russian0.4%(4)
Czech0.3%(3)
Welsh0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.9%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.4%(91)
Married72.1%(307)
Widowed0.2%(1)
Divorced6.3%(27)
Women 15+
Never married13%(60)
Married68.4%(316)
Widowed8.9%(41)
Divorced9.7%(45)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnolds Park, Iowa?

Arnolds Park, Iowa has about 953 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Arnolds Park, Iowa?

The typical household in Arnolds Park, Iowa earns about $21,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arnolds Park, Iowa expensive?

In Arnolds Park, Iowa, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Arnolds Park, Iowa?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arnolds Park, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arnolds Park, Iowa?

About 8.1% of people in Arnolds Park, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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