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The current estimated population of Arnold is 21,000, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown steadily, supported by its role as a suburban community within the St. Louis metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1800s
  • County: Jefferson County
  • Land area: 11.9 square miles
  • Population density: 1,764 people per square mile
  • Area code: 636
  • Zip code: 63010

Geography and Location

Arnold is located in northeastern Missouri, within Jefferson County, about 20 miles south of downtown St. Louis. The city is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area, offering residents access to the amenities of a large city while maintaining a suburban atmosphere. Arnold is situated along the Meramec River, providing scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. The city has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Interstate 55 runs through Arnold, providing easy access to St. Louis and other nearby communities. The local economy is driven by retail, services, and small businesses, with many residents commuting to St. Louis for work. Arnold’s proximity to St. Louis, affordable housing, and family-friendly atmosphere make it a popular suburban community in the region.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.7 years
Median household income: $47,188
Median house value: $97,300

Population by Race

Races in Arnold:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (36.6%), Irish (16.6%), United States (11.1%), English (8.9%), French (7.3%), Italian (6.3%).

Elevation: 605 feet

Land area: 11.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arnold

  • High school or higher: 79.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arnold city

  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 57.2%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

1.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +917 (+4.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arnold:

  • ST ANTHONYS MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; SAINT LOUIS, MO)
  • SSM REHAB INSTITUTE (about 9 miles; SAINT LOUIS, MO)
  • SSM ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF KIRKWOOD (about 11 miles; KIRKWOOD, MO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arnold:

  • LAMBERT-ST LOUIS INTL (about 21 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Abbreviation: STL)
  • SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (about 25 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Abbreviation: SUS)
  • SCOTT AFB/MIDAMERICA (about 38 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: BLV)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arnold:

  • SACKMAN FIELD (about 10 miles; COLUMBIA, IL; Abbreviation: H49)
  • FESTUS MEML (about 18 miles; FESTUS, MO; Abbreviation: FES)
  • ST LOUIS DOWNTOWN (about 18 miles; CAHOKIA/ST LOUIS, IL; Abbreviation: CPS)

Amtrak stations near Arnold:

  • 11 miles: KIRKWOOD (110 W. ARGONNE RD.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: ST. LOUIS (550 S. 16TH ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Arnold:

  • ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (Full-time enrollment: 367; Location: 1930 MEYER DRURY DR; Private, for-profit; Website: www.itt-tech.edu)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arnold:

  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MERAMEC (about 11 miles; KIRKWOOD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,507)
  • WEBSTER UNIVERSITY (about 11 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,252)
  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FOREST PARK (about 16 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,441)
  • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 10,939)
  • MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS (about 17 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,094)
  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 18 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 10,286)
  • JEFFERSON COLLEGE (about 19 miles; HILLSBORO, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,568)

Schools

Public high school in Arnold:

  • FOX SR. HIGH (Students: 1,826; Location: 751 JEFFCO BLVD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Arnold:

  • PEOPLE’S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 144; Location: 1770 MISSOURI STATE RD; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arnold:

  • FOX ELEM. (Students: 637; Location: 739 JEFFCO BLVD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • ROCKPORT HEIGHTS ELEM. (Students: 632; Location: 3871 JEFFCO BLVD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • MERAMEC HEIGHTS ELEM. (Students: 617; Location: 1340 W OUTER 21 RD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • RICHARD SIMPSON ELEM. (Students: 610; Location: 3585 VOGEL RD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • LONE DELL ELEM. (Students: 571; Location: 2500 TOMAHAWK RD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • SHERWOOD ELEM. (Students: 552; Location: 1769 MISSOURI STATE RD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • FOX MIDDLE (Students: 547; Location: 743 JEFFCO BLVD; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • RIDGEWOOD MIDDLE (Students: 547; Location: 1401 RIDGEWOOD SCHOOL RD; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • DON EARL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. (Students: 360; Location: 849 JEFFCO BLVD; Grades: PK – PK)

Private primary/middle schools in Arnold:

  • HOLY CHILD SCHOOL (Students: 332; Location: 2316 CHURCH RD /2322 TENBROOK; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 237; Location: 3511 JEFFCO BOULEVARD; Grades: PK – 8)

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