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Arnold, Maryland Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arnold is 23,100, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown steadily, supported by its suburban appeal and proximity to Annapolis and Baltimore.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 1900s
  • County: Anne Arundel County
  • Land area: 13.4 square miles
  • Population density: 1,724 people per square mile
  • Area code: 410, 443
  • Zip code: 21012

Geography and Location

Arnold is located in Anne Arundel County, in central Maryland, along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The town is situated about 5 miles north of Annapolis and 25 miles south of Baltimore, making it a popular suburban community for those working in these cities. Arnold has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The town is known for its scenic waterfront, with several creeks and rivers providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-related activities. Arnold is accessible via Maryland Route 2 (Ritchie Highway) and Maryland Route 50, making it easy for residents to commute to nearby cities. The local economy is supported by retail, services, and small businesses, with many residents commuting to work in Annapolis, Baltimore, or Washington, D.C. Arnold’s combination of suburban living, excellent schools, and access to outdoor activities makes it a desirable place to live in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.1 years
Median household income: $74,002
Median house value: $182,400

Population by Race

Races in Arnold:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.3%)
  • Black (4.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (23.3%), Irish (20.5%), English (16.9%), Italian (9.4%), United States (6.6%), Polish (4.0%).

Elevation: 120 feet

Land area: 10.8 square miles

Map of Arnold, MD

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arnold

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 48.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arnold CDP

  • Never married: 22.9%
  • Now married: 63.0%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

4.2% Foreign born (1.9% Europe, 1.3% Asia, 0.4% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arnold:

  • ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER (about 4 miles; ANNAPOLIS, MD)
  • CROWNSVILLE HOSPITAL CENTER (about 7 miles; CROWNSVILLE, MD)
  • NORTH ARUNDEL HOSP (about 13 miles; GLEN BURNIE, MD)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arnold:

  • BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON INTL (about 15 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; Abbreviation: BWI)
  • ANDREWS AFB (about 31 miles; CAMP SPRINGS, MD; Abbreviation: ADW)
  • RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL (about 40 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Abbreviation: DCA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arnold:

  • LEE (about 10 miles; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Abbreviation: ANP)
  • SOUTH RIVER (about 11 miles; EDGEWATER, MD; Abbreviation: 00B)
  • KENTMORR AIRPARK (about 14 miles; STEVENSVILLE, MD; Abbreviation: 3W3)

Amtrak stations near Arnold:

  • 17 miles: BWI AIRPORT RAIL STATION (BALTIMORE, AMTRAK WAY). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: BALTIMORE (1500 N. CHARLES ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Arnold:

  • ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 6,467; Location: 101 COLLEGE PKY; Public; Website: www.aacc.cc.md.us/)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Arnold:

  • UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY (about 5 miles; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,172)
  • BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; BOWIE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,323)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-BALTIMORE (about 20 miles; Baltimore, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,456)
  • UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE (about 20 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,230)
  • JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 12,330)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-BALTIMORE COUNTY (about 21 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 9,095)
  • COPPIN STATE COLLEGE (about 22 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,844)

Private high school in Arnold:

  • ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 130; Location: 1535 RITCHIE HIGHWAY; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arnold:

  • SEVERN RIVER MIDDLE (Students: 898; Location: 241 PENINSULA FARM RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • MAGOTHY RIVER MIDDLE (Students: 746; Location: 241 PENINSULA FARM RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BROADNECK ELEMENTARY (Students: 650; Location: 470 SHORE ACRES RD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BELVEDERE ELEMENTARY (Students: 493; Location: 360 BROADWATER RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ARNOLD ELEMENTARY (Students: 408; Location: 90 CHURCH RD; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Arnold:

  • CHESAPEAKE ACADEMY (Students: 285; Location: 1185 BALTIMORE ANNAPOLIS BLVD; Grades: PK – 5)
  • COLLEGE PARKWAYS CREATIVE BEGI (Students: 224; Location: 301 COLLEGE PARKWAY; Grades: PK – KG)
  • ASBURY COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN PRE (Students: 181; Location: 78 CHURCH ROAD; Grades: PK – KG)
  • ARNOLD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 83; Location: 804 WINDSOR ROAD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • WEE LAD – LASSIE EARLY LRNG CR (Students: 67; Location: 1281 BALTIMORE ANNAPOLIS BLVD; Grades: PK – KG)
  • MERITOR ACADEMY (Students: 60; Location: ONE JOYCE LANE EAST; Grades: PK – 3)

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