Arnold, CA Demographics

A map of Arnold's Population by Race

Arnold, California has an estimated population of 2,482, a large decrease from the 3,288 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arnold, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arnold has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arnold, that probability was 29.3% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arnold is ranked the 851st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arnold was ranked the 769th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arnold's White Population

2,109 residents of Arnold, or 85.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arnold is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Arnold ranks 127th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnold's White population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. White residents' share of Arnold's population has increased from 83.4% to 85.0%.

Arnold is more White than neighboring Avery (59% White), Forest Meadows (81.1% White), and Rail Road Flat (84.5% White). Arnold is less White than neighboring Dorrington (88.4% White), and Murphys (87.3% White).

Arnold's Black Population

0 residents of Arnold, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arnold is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Arnold ranks 1328th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnold's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Arnold's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Arnold's Asian Population

36 residents of Arnold, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arnold is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Arnold ranks 1027th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnold's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of Arnold's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Arnold is more Asian than neighboring Avery (0% Asian), Murphys (0% Asian), and Rail Road Flat (0% Asian). Arnold is less Asian than neighboring Forest Meadows (13.1% Asian), and Dorrington (9.9% Asian).

Arnold's Hispanic Population

182 residents of Arnold, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arnold is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Arnold ranks 1324th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnold's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Arnold's population has decreased from 8.9% to 7.3%.

Arnold is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Meadows (1.2% Hispanic), Dorrington (0% Hispanic), and Rail Road Flat (4.8% Hispanic). Arnold is less Hispanic than neighboring Avery (35.4% Hispanic), and Murphys (9.2% Hispanic).

Arnold's Native American/Other Population

95 residents of Arnold, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arnold is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Arnold ranks 1275th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnold's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 295.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arnold's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.8%.

Arnold is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Meadows (0% Native American/Other), Dorrington (0% Native American/Other), and Murphys (0% Native American/Other). Arnold is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avery (5.6% Native American/Other), and Rail Road Flat (7.2% Native American/Other).

Arnold's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Arnold, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arnold is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Arnold ranks 581st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnold's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Arnold's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.4%.

Arnold is more Multiracial than neighboring Avery (0% Multiracial), and Dorrington (1.7% Multiracial). Arnold is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest Meadows (4.6% Multiracial), Murphys (3.5% Multiracial), and Rail Road Flat (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.