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Arnold City

Pennsylvania · 538 residents · 0.48 sq mi
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Arnold City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 61.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

538
+56%since 2023
from 344 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,121 / sq mi
+56%since 2023
from 717 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
27.8
−40%since 2023
from 46.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
264417571725878201020202024Arnold City
2024538
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$2,499
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$12,030
−13%since 2023
from $13,801 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
61.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.664
+17%since 2023
from 0.568 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information45%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$681
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $649 in 2023
US average: $1,442
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
87.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
43.4%
+29.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(259)
Black16%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(30)
Diversity Score50%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(460)
Black8.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(32)
Diversity Score32.3%(174)
32
−35%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

78.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
22.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
41.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnold City, Pennsylvania?

Arnold City, Pennsylvania has about 538 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arnold City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Arnold City, Pennsylvania earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arnold City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Arnold City, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Arnold City, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Arnold City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arnold City, Pennsylvania?

About 61.2% of people in Arnold City, Pennsylvania 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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