Population 1,160 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arden
Household size in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Arden run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Spokane area.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.6 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.9 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Arden skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.3 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Arden, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arden
Renters in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Arden is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (51.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Arden: 17.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Arden is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $867 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $739 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $703 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,332 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$465 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Arden pays $1,332 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arden
Bachelor's degrees in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Arden have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.8%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Arden never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arden
| Period | Arden | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Arden has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arden compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden | 2.56 | 48.9 | 7.1% | 23.9% | 17.4% | 1988 | $1,332 | 16.8% | 86.9% | 1.9% |
| Orin | 3.09 | 39.0 | 12.1% | 23.9% | 13.0% | 1984 | $1,161 | 19.1% | 88.8% | 5.1% |
| Colville | 2.41 | 46.0 | 7.9% | 35.5% | 10.3% | 1970 | $1,152 | 24.4% | 91.2% | 4.3% |
| Park Rapids | 2.73 | 47.7 | 6.9% | 20.9% | 18.1% | 1988 | $1,358 | 19.9% | 90.2% | 2.3% |
| Addy | 2.70 | 43.6 | 12.3% | 10.8% | 16.6% | 1993 | $780 | 22.2% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| Pinkney City | 2.80 | 45.5 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 11.6% | 1984 | $960 | 22.6% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Chewelah | 2.16 | 51.7 | 5.9% | 20.6% | 14.0% | 1979 | $749 | 22.4% | 91.1% | 8.4% |
| Rice | 2.55 | 54.9 | 7.1% | 17.2% | 25.4% | 1981 | $1,002 | 19.5% | 90.1% | 5.0% |
| Echo | 2.38 | 52.4 | 4.1% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 1983 | $695 | 20.6% | 90.4% | 3.6% |
| Kettle Falls | 2.16 | 48.7 | 9.1% | 24.0% | 14.0% | 1979 | $868 | 19.2% | 89.6% | 4.1% |
| Gifford | 2.28 | 52.2 | 8.2% | 24.1% | 22.2% | 1992 | $804 | 15.9% | 92.7% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arden. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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