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Arnold

Pennsylvania · 4,772 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 $32,200. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 895 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,100. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,772
−16%since 2000
from 5,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,519 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 7,742 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−1%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Arnold
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,190 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,437
+35%since 2000
from $16,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
54.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(4,761)
Black12.6%(714)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(64)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(1,747)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(3,090)
Black22.9%(1,094)
Hispanic / Latino2%(94)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other4.6%(218)
Diversity Score58.9%(2,810)
Diversity Score
59
+91%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnold, Pennsylvania?

Arnold, Pennsylvania has about 4,772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arnold, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Arnold, Pennsylvania earns about $32,200 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 $64,100, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Arnold, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% 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 25.0% 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 1,341 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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