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Arnold

Nebraska · 592 residents · 0.67 sq mi
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Arnold has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,442. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
592
−6%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
884 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
−3%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4786057338609881990201020202024Arnold
2024945
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,442
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,139
+57%since 2000
from $18,574 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−2%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(615)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(554)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score11.4%(67)
Diversity Score
11
+164%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnold, Nebraska?

Arnold, Nebraska has about 592 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arnold, Nebraska?

The typical household in Arnold, Nebraska earns about $61,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arnold, Nebraska expensive?

In Arnold, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Arnold, Nebraska?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Arnold, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arnold, Nebraska?

About 3.2% of people in Arnold, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arnold, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Arnold, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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