Arden, NC Demographics
What is the population of Arden?
There are 22,399 residents in Arden, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.69% are males and 50.31% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.83% of the resident pool in Arden, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.27%. Additionally, 8.9% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 19,740 people in Arden currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 22,399 | 3.7% |
| Male Population | 11,131 | 3.6% |
| Female Population | 11,268 | 3.7% |
Male Population 49.69%
Female Population 50.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 19,449 | 4.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 956 | -15.9% |
| Not Citizen | 1,994 | 11.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.83%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.27%
Not Citizen 8.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 398 | -6.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 629 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 334 | 5.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,173 | 8.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 19,740 | 3.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.79%
Moved from Same County 2.82%
Moved from Same State 1.5%
Moved from Different State 5.27%
Same House as Last Year 88.62%
What are the employment statistics in Arden?
White-collar workers make up 78.39% of the working population in Arden, while blue-collar employees account for 21.61%. There are also 932 entrepreneurs in Arden (8.06% of the workforce); 8,876 workers employed in private companies (76.78%); and 1,117 people working in governmental institutions (9.66%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 9,062 | 6.6% |
| Blue Collar | 2,498 | -2.4% |
White Collar 78.39%
Blue Collar 21.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 932 | -1.9% |
| Private Companies | 8,876 | 7.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,117 | 3.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 635 | -18.1% |
Self Employees 8.06%
Private Companies 76.78%
Governmental Workers 9.66%
Not for Profit Companies 5.49%
How many households are there in Arden?
There are a total of 8,205 households in Arden, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.75% of these Arden households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.25%. Additionally, 31.59% of households have children and 68.41% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,205 | 5.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 5,313 | 7.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,892 | 0.9% |
Family Households 64.75%
Non-Family Households 35.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,592 | 13.6% |
| Households without Children | 5,613 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 31.59%
Households without Children 68.41%
What are the median and average incomes in Arden?
The average annual household income in Arden is $112,793, while the median household income sits at $75,969 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $81,840, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $96,063. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $54,306 and $55,432, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $112,793 | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income | $75,969 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 16 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 20,627 | 2.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Arden?
There are 11,076 housing units in Arden, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1998. Of the 8,205 occupied housing units in Arden, 58.55% are owner-occupied, while 41.45% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.67% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $346,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,324 per month in Arden.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,076 | 8.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1998 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 178 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 150 | 61.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 359 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 633 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,662 | -4.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,196 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,704 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,401 | 12.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,361 | 14.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 432 | 75.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,205 | 5.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,804 | -0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,401 | 13.7% |
Owner Occupied 58.55%
Renter Occupied 41.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,299 | -2.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,505 | 5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $346,600 | 15.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $281,700 | 11.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,324 | 5.6% |
With Mortgage 68.67%
Without Mortgage 31.33%
What is the level of education in Arden?
Approximately 31.44% of the population in Arden holds a high school degree (that's 5,489 residents), while 19.35% have attained a college certificate (4,180 locals) and 23.53% have a bachelor's degree (4,108 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 624 | 9.9% |
| Some High School | 5,489 | 14.9% |
| Some College | 4,180 | -5.9% |
| Associate Degree | 1,415 | -3.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,108 | 0.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,447 | 8.9% |
No High School 3.57%
Some High School 31.44%
Some College 19.35%
Associate Degree 8.1%
Bachelor's Degree 23.53%
Graduate Degree 14.01%
What is the marital status of Arden residents?
A total of 6,244 people in Arden have never been married (which represents 34.17% of the total population), while 8,318 of them are wedded (45.53%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 176 (0.96%) and 2,411 (13.2%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,244 | 9.9% |
| Married | 8,318 | -1.0% |
| Separated | 176 | 44.3% |
| Widowed | 1,298 | -4.9% |
| Divorced | 2,411 | 2,411.0% |
Never Married 34.17%
Married 45.53%
Separated 0.96%
Widowed 7.1%
Divorced 13.2%
What are the most common means of transportation in Arden?
The top three means of transportation people in Arden use to get to work are: car, taxi cab and walking. A total of 9,172 residents commute by car, 270 prefer going to work by taxi cab and 67 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,172 | -0.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 38 | 22.6% |
| TaxiCab | 270 | 13.4% |
| Walk | 67 | 34.0% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.