Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Arnold, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,704

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.1%3,061

Black

26.5%1,246

Two or More

3.8%180

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%160

Other

1.2%57

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.2%318

High School Diploma

28.8%991

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%163

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%544

Associate's Degree

13%447

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%479

Master's Degree

2.7%93

Professional Degree

0.5%17

Doctorate

0.7%23

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,400

Median Renti

$846

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.3%1,320

Renter-Occupied

39.7%869

Total Units

2,714

Homeownership

60.3%

Vacancy Rate

19.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.1%147

$50K–$100K

49.7%656

$100K–$150K

30.4%401

$150K–$200K

3.9%51

$200K–$300K

1.2%16

$300K–$500K

0.8%11

$500K–$1M

2.9%38

Rent Distribution

Under $500

205

$500–$750

170

$750–$1,000

263

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

1.7%45

1990–1999

0.7%18

1980–1989

9.3%252

1970–1979

7.7%210

1960–1969

10.9%295

1950–1959

20.6%560

1940–1949

18.3%498

1939 or earlier

30.8%836

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.7%1,920

Electricity

10.1%220

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%30

No Fuel

0.9%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,417

Mean Household Incomei

$62,436

Per Capita Incomei

$29,291

Poverty Ratei

25.1%

Unemploymenti

9.9%

Labor Forcei

2,319

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%74

$10K–$15K

9.6%211

$15K–$20K

6.9%150

$20K–$25K

9%197

$25K–$30K

5.4%119

$30K–$35K

4.3%95

$35K–$40K

9.1%200

$40K–$45K

2.1%45

$45K–$50K

1.6%35

$50K–$60K

10%218

$60K–$75K

7.1%156

$75K–$100K

12.5%274

$100K–$125K

8.1%178

$125K–$150K

2.5%55

$150K–$200K

3.2%69

$200K+

5.2%113

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$376/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing79 homes89% occupied$402/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers158 homes78% occupied$405/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab1 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 8125 homes94% occupied$322/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,417/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

84.5%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

13.3%

Low income$23K–$36K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.9% of subsidized households are minority

42.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1833.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,975

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,089

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

211(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured

Arnold, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026