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Arnold, Maryland
Location of Arnold, Maryland
Location of Arnold, Maryland
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyAnne Arundel
Area
 • Total13.4 sq mi (34.7 km2)
 • Land10.8 sq mi (28.0 km2)
 • Water2.6 sq mi (6.8 km2)
Elevation
128 ft (39 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total23,422
 • Density2,168.7/sq mi (837.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21012
Area code410
FIPS code24-02275
GNIS feature ID0582920

Arnold is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 23,422 at the 2000 census. Neighborhoods straddle both College Parkway as well as Ritchie Highway. Arnold is located on the scenic Broadneck peninsula. The ZIP code is 21012.

History

The early settlement of Arnold, an area between the Magothy and Severn Rivers, began with the farm of John Arnold. Arnold, a veteran of the War of 1812, acquired 300 acres (1.2 km2) on the north side of the Severn River. [1]

Education

Arnold is served by the Anne Arundel County Public School System

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.4 square miles (34.7 km²), of which, 10.8 square miles (28.0 km²) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.8 km²) of it (19.46%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 23,422 people, 8,373 households, and 6,396 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,168.7 people per square mile (837.3/km²). There were 8,623 housing units at an average density of 798.4/sq mi (308.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.49% White, 4.83% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.

There were 8,373 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $74,002, and the median income for a family was $83,633. Males had a median income of $52,345 versus $36,337 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,236. About 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Local Attractions

Anne Arundel Community College is located in Arnold along College Parkway, and is annually rated one of the top community colleges in the nation.

Arnold contains many scenic riversides with cliffs and beaches, providing plenty of places for leisure and sight seeing. There are 12 marinas in Arnold. The Baltimore-Annapolis Bike Trail links Arnold to Annapolis and Severna Park with jogging and biking recreation. Arnold Park hosts a playground and provides open ball fields for sporting. Twin Oaks Park provides play equipment and walking trail. Broadneck Park is also located on the peninsula. Bay Hills Golf Club in Arnold, was designed in 1969 by renowned golf course architect Ed Ault. The scenic 18 hole golf course finds its beauty in its wooded rolling terrain.

Arnold is located 5 miles from Historic downtown Annapolis. Sandy Point State Park is approximately two or three miles (5 km) east of Arnold proper and includes a beach on the Chesapeake Bay in proximity to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Sandy Point Lighthouse. Marshes and creeks can also be found in the park and are home to wildlife found throughout the Chesapeake Bay, including blue crabs, herons, terrapins, rockfish, eagles, and so on. Historic synagogue Temple Beth Shalom also calls Arnold its home.

Nearby Communities

Though there are only two incorporated towns in the county, nearby locations to Arnold include:

Proximity

  • Annapolis, MD 5 mi.
  • Baltimore, MD 24 mi.
  • Washington DC 35 mi.
  • Rehoboth Beach, DE 90 mi
  • Alexandria, VA 42 mi.
  • Ocean City, MD 118 mi.
  • Philadelphia, PA 119 mi.
  • Atlantic City, NJ 162 mi.
  • New York, NY 210 mi.

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