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Arden Hills

Minnesota · 9,939 residents · 8.465 sq mi
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Arden Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,664. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,939
+3%since 2000
from 9,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,174 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Arden Hills
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,664
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,773 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,932
+28%since 2000
from $29,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,536
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(7,926)
Black2.2%(219)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(689)
Asian6.2%(621)
Other3.3%(329)
Diversity Score41.6%(4,138)
Diversity Score
42
+173%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arden Hills, Minnesota?

Arden Hills, Minnesota has about 9,939 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arden Hills, Minnesota earns about $105,664 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 $296,500, and the typical rent is about $1,536 a month.

How educated are people in Arden Hills, Minnesota?

About 58.9% 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 4.6% 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 740 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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