Arden Hills, Minnesota

Arden Hills (Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell) is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,939 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 9,490 in 2024. 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 Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (11.82%) is water.

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

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

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. There were 2,962 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert.

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
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Race / ethnicity (NH = non-Hispanic)
	Population 1990		Population 2000		Population 2010		Population 2020
	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. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 3,235 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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.

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 Template:Convert. There were 3,053 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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 Template:Convert. There were 3,017 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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

Mounds View High School

The following institutions are located in Arden Hills:

• Bethel University
• University of Northwestern – St. Paul (The northern portion of the campus is located in Arden Hills, while the southern portion is in Roseville.)

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.

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.

Top employers

According to the city's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, 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

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2024	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|_% _	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|_% _	_% _
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2020	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|32.9% 1,828	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|64.3% 3,577	2.8% 158
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2016	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|36.9% 2,090	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|51.5% 2,916	11.6% 655
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|2012	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|49.2% 2,841	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|48.2% 2,784	2.6% 150
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|2008	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|52.6% 2,154	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|45.6% 1,866	1.8% 75
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|2004	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|53.1% 3,128	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|45.6% 2,683	1.3% 75
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|2000	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|55.8% 3,210	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|38.3% 2,204	5.9% 343
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|1996	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|50.0% 2,565	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|41.8% 2,143	8.2% 419
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|1992	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|44.0% 2,396	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|34.8% 1,894	21.2% 1,160
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|1988	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|60.2% 3,163	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|39.8% 2,087	0.0% 0
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|1984	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|61.9% 2,642	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|38.1% 1,627	0.0% 0
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|1980	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|49.6% 2,128	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|36.5% 1,566	13.9% 600
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|1976	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|56.5% 1,977	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|41.3% 1,445	2.2% 76
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|1972	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|_% _	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|_% _	_% _
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|1968	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|52.4% 1,120	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|45.0% 963	2.6% 56
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|1964	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|49.0% 882	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|50.9% 916	0.1% 3
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|1960	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|58.1% 1,009	style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|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.

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.

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

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.