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Arden Hills

Minnesota · 9,583 residents (2025 est.) · 8.465 sq mi
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Arden Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $441,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,658
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,141 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,583 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Arden Hills
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,118
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,773 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,525
+77%since 2000
from $29,609 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
−3%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,710
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(8,892)
Black1.3%(124)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(131)
Asian3.6%(351)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(1,470)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(7,846)
Black2.7%(259)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(633)
Asian4.8%(466)
Other4.7%(454)
Diversity Score41.3%(3,990)
Diversity Score
41
+171%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2017
from 89.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arden Hills, Minnesota?

Arden Hills, Minnesota has about 9,658 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arden Hills, Minnesota?

The typical household in Arden Hills, Minnesota earns about $134,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arden Hills, Minnesota expensive?

In Arden Hills, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $441,900, and the typical rent is about $1,710 a month.

How educated are people in Arden Hills, Minnesota?

About 62.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arden Hills, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arden Hills, Minnesota?

About 4.7% of people in Arden Hills, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arden Hills, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Arden Hills, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 459 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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