Arden Hills, Minnesota

Arden Hills, Minnesota
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Arden Hills
Arden Hills
Coordinates: 45°04′16″N 93°09′56″W / 45.071159°N 93.165472°W / 45.071159; -93.165472
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyRamsey
IncorporatedFebruary 14, 1951
Government
[1]
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorDavid Grant
 • CouncilmembersBrenda Holden
Kurt Weber
Tena Monson
Emily Rousseau
Area
[2]
 • Total
9.600 sq mi (24.864 km2)
 • Land8.465 sq mi (21.924 km2)
 • Water1.135 sq mi (2.939 km2)  11.82%
Elevation
[5]
915 ft (279 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total
9,939
 • Estimate 
(2024)[3]
9,490
 • Density1,174/sq mi (453.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC–6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
55112
Area code651
FIPS code27-02026
GNIS feature ID2393979[5]
Websitewww.cityofardenhills.org

Arden Hills (/ˈɑːrdən/ AR-dən) is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,939 at the 2020 census,[4] and was estimated at 9,490 in 2024.[3] Bethel University and its seminary is located in the city. Also, the campus of University of Northwestern – St. Paul straddles the Arden Hills – Roseville border. The city contains the headquarters of Land O'Lakes and Catholic United Financial, a fraternal benefit society. Boston Scientific also has a large campus within Arden Hills as well.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.600 square miles (24.86 km2), of which 8.465 square miles (21.92 km2) is land and 1.135 square miles (2.94 km2) (11.82%) is water.[2]

Interstate Highway 35W, Interstate Highway 694, U.S. Highway 10, Minnesota Highway 51/Snelling Avenue, and County Highway 96 are some of the main routes in the city.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19603,930—
19705,14931.0%
19808,01255.6%
19909,19914.8%
20009,6524.9%
20109,552−1.0%
20209,9394.1%
2024 (est.)9,490[3]−4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2020 Census[4]

According to realtor website Zillow, the average price of a home as of December 31, 2025, in Arden Hills is $459,559.[7]

As of the 2024 American Community Survey, there are 2,856 estimated households in Arden Hills with an average of 2.75 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $134,118. Approximately 4.7% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty line. Arden Hills has an estimated 58.9% employment rate, with 62.4% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 96.8% holding a high school diploma.[8] There were 2,962 housing units at an average density of 349.91 per square mile (135.1/km2).

The top five reported languages (people were allowed to report up to two languages, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (89.3%), Spanish (4.9%), Indo-European (0.9%), Asian and Pacific Islander (3.9%), and Other (1.0%).

The median age in the city was 35.3 years.

Arden Hills, Minnesota – racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / ethnicity (NH = non-Hispanic)
Population
1990[9] 		Population
2000[10] 		Population
2010[11] 		Population
2020[12]
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
White alone (NH) 8,708 94.66% 8,892 92.13% 8,475 88.72% 7,926 79.75%
Black or African American alone (NH) 102 1.11% 124 1.28% 154 1.61% 219 2.20%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 9 0.10% 19 0.20% 21 0.22% 11 0.11%
Asian alone (NH) 306 3.33% 351 3.64% 464 4.86% 621 6.25%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) — — 1 0.01% 0 0.00% 4 0.04%
Other race alone (NH) 0 0.00% 10 0.10% 11 0.12% 38 0.38%
Mixed race or multiracial (NH) — — 124 1.28% 164 1.72% 431 4.34%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 74 0.80% 131 1.36% 263 2.75% 689 6.93%
Total 9,199 100.00% 9,652 100.00% 9,552 100.00% 9,939 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 9,939 people, 3,114 households, and 2,283 families residing in the city.[13] The population density was 1,174.27 inhabitants per square mile (453.4/km2). There were 3,235 housing units at an average density of 382.21 per square mile (147.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.85% White, 2.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 6.34% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.79% from some other races and 6.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.93% of the population.[14]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 9,552 people, 2,957 households, and 2,019 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,111.73 inhabitants per square mile (429.2/km2). There were 3,053 housing units at an average density of 355.33 per square mile (137.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.35% White, 1.66% African American, 0.24% Native American, 4.90% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from some other races and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.75% of the population.

There were 2,957 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 34.8 years. 16.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 26.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 9,652 people, 2,959 households, and 2,228 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,087.3 inhabitants per square mile (419.8/km2). There were 3,017 housing units at an average density of 339.9 per square mile (131.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.81% White, 1.32% African American, 0.20% Native American, 3.64% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from some other races and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 2,959 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 20.3% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $64,773, and the median income for a family was $72,236. Males had a median income of $52,464 versus $38,906 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,609. About 1.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 0.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The following institutions are located in Arden Hills:

Mounds View High School is a public Grade 9–12 school; it is one of two high schools in the Mounds View Public Schools ISD 621; the other is Irondale High School in New Brighton.

Valentine Hills is the only elementary school in the city of Arden Hills; it is one of six elementary schools in Independent School District 621.

Government

Arden Hills uses a city council consisting of four councilmembers and a mayor. As of June 2025, the current mayor of Arden Hills is David Grant, who was re-elected with 51.71% of the vote on the November 8, 2022 election. Grant has served as mayor since 2011 and his current term will end in December 2026.[1]

Leaders Names Assumed office Current term ends
Mayor David Grant 2011 December 2026
Councilmember Brenda Holden — December 2028
Councilmember Kurt Weber — December 2028
Councilmember Tena Monson — December 2026
Councilmember Emily Rousseau — December 2026

Economy

The headquarters of Land O'Lakes is in the city.[15]

Top employers

According to the city's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[16] the largest employers in the city are:

# Employer Employees
1 Boston Scientific 3,000 to 3,500
2 Land O'Lakes Inc. 1,250 to 1,750
3 University of Northwestern 1,000 to 1,500
4 Bethel University 750 to 1,250
5 Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills 450 to 550
6 Delkor 300 to 350
7 Intricon 250 to 300
8 Venture Solutions, Inc. 175 to 225
9 Gradient Financial 150 to 200
10 National Recoveries 150 to 200
11 Ulteig Engineers, Inc. 150 to 200
12 Health Partners Arden Hills Clinic 150 to 200

Politics

Presidential election results
2024 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[17] 2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[18] 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[19] 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[20] 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[21] 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[22] 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[23] 1996 Precinct Results[24] 1992 Precinct Results[25] 1988 Precinct Results[26] 1984 Precinct Results[27] 1980 Precinct Results[28] 1976 Precinct Results[29] 1972 Precinct Results[30] 1968 Precinct Results[31] 1964 Precinct Results[32] 1960 Precinct Results[33]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2024 _% _ _% _ _% _
2020 32.9% 1,828 64.3% 3,577 2.8% 158
2016 36.9% 2,090 51.5% 2,916 11.6% 655
2012 49.2% 2,841 48.2% 2,784 2.6% 150
2008 52.6% 2,154 45.6% 1,866 1.8% 75
2004 53.1% 3,128 45.6% 2,683 1.3% 75
2000 55.8% 3,210 38.3% 2,204 5.9% 343
1996 50.0% 2,565 41.8% 2,143 8.2% 419
1992 44.0% 2,396 34.8% 1,894 21.2% 1,160
1988 60.2% 3,163 39.8% 2,087 0.0% 0
1984 61.9% 2,642 38.1% 1,627 0.0% 0
1980 49.6% 2,128 36.5% 1,566 13.9% 600
1976 56.5% 1,977 41.3% 1,445 2.2% 76
1972 _% _ _% _ _% _
1968 52.4% 1,120 45.0% 963 2.6% 56
1964 49.0% 882 50.9% 916 0.1% 3
1960 58.1% 1,009 41.9% 729 0.0% 0

Sports

The Twins Cities Titans of the NEFL are a semi-pro football team who play in Arden Hills.

New Minnesota Stadium

Ramsey County officials announced in May 2011 that they had reached an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings to be the team's local partner for a new stadium. The site of the stadium would be the former Twins Cities Army Ammunitions Plant in Arden Hills, which is about 10 miles from the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The agreement called for an $884 million stadium and an additional $173 million for on-site infrastructure, parking and environmental costs.[34]

Ramsey county said the Vikings would commit $407 million to the project, which was about 44% of the stadium cost and 39% of the overall cost. The county's cost would have been $350 million, financed by a half-cent sales tax increase. The remaining amount of $300 million would be paid by Minnesota taxpayers.[34]

Governor Mark Dayton said fixing the roads near the location would likely cost between $175 and 240 million.[34]

This plan fell through, however, on March 1, 2012 when Governor Dayton announced the stadium would be built on the site of their former home, the Metrodome.[35]

References

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