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Arnold

Pennsylvania · 5,667 residents · 0.732 sq mi
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Arnold has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,190. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,667
−7%since 1990
from 6,113 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,742 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 8,351 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.2
+2%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,190
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,631
+55%since 1990
from $10,745 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
43.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,558)
Black8.8%(538)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score21%(1,282)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(4,761)
Black12.6%(714)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(64)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score30.8%(1,747)
Diversity Score
31
+47%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.8%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnold, Pennsylvania?

Arnold, Pennsylvania has about 5,667 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arnold, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Arnold, Pennsylvania earns about $26,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arnold, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Arnold, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Arnold, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arnold, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arnold, Pennsylvania?

About 17.7% of people in Arnold, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arnold, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Arnold, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 446 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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