Arnold, Pennsylvania
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Arnold is a city located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,667.
Geography
Arnold is located at 40°34'39" North, 79°45'52" West (40.577633, -79.764518)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.41% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,667 people, 2,589 households, and 1,439 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,956.8/km² (7,706.6/mi²). There are 2,976 housing units at an average density of 1,552.8/km² (4,047.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 84.84% White, 12.76% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,589 households out of which 23.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% are married couples living together, 14.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% are non-families. 39.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.15 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the city the population is spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,190, and the median income for a family is $32,569. Males have a median income of $31,164 versus $23,953 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,631. 17.7% of the population and 14.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.8% of those under the age of 18 and 10.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- City of Arnold (http://www.arnoldpa.org/)