Arnold is the biggest city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States.
Arnold is positioned at 38 25 58 N 90 22 10 W (38.432753, -90.369393). According to the United States Enumeration Bureau, the town/city has a total region of 11.94 square miles (30.92 km2), of which, 11.58 square miles (29.99 km2) is territory and 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2) is water. Arnold was a focal point over the eminent domain copy in Missouri. In January 2004, the City of Arnold announced that THF Realty had approached them regarding developing a section of Arnold known as the Triangle, an region bordered by Route 141, Interstate 55, and Church Road in the town/city limits.
According to an agreement with THF, Arnold would acquire the properties in the triangle and would be reimbursed its costs by THF.
Tourkakis's property was declared blighted, and Arnold sought to seize it under eminent domain.
Arnold and THF argued that although incorporated metros/cities aren't explicitly granted the use of eminent domain does not imply they are denied it.
The judge ruled that because Arnold is a third-class city, under Missouri law, it cannot use eminent domain to seize properties. In appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court, the decision was reversed, ruling that through the TIF act and the City of Arnold being an incorporated municipality, had the right to use eminent domain. In 2005, Arnold became the first town/city in Missouri to install red light cameras. A 2009 lawsuit against the cameras was dismissed on procedural grounds. On April 29, 2009, United States President Barack Obama held a town hall meeting commemorating his 100th day in office at Fox High School in Arnold.
As of the census of 2010, there were 20,808 citizens , 8,090 homeholds, and 5,695 families residing in the city.
There were 8,547 housing units at an average density of 738.1 per square mile (285.0/km2).
The ethnic makeup of the town/city was 96.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.6% from other competitions, and 1.4% from two or more competitions.
There were 8,090 homeholds of which 34.1% had kids under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female homeholder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male homeholder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families.
The median age in the town/city was 39.2 years.
23.3% of inhabitants were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older.
The gender makeup of the town/city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 19,965 citizens , 7,550 homeholds, and 5,564 families residing in the city.
There were 7,913 housing units at an average density of 703.5 per square mile (271.6/km ).
The ethnic makeup of the town/city was 97.91% White, 0.30% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other competitions, and 0.92% from two or more competitions.
There were 7,550 homeholds out of which 34.3% had kids under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female homeholder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families.
In the city, the populace was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a homehold in the town/city was $47,188, and the median income for a family was $53,664.
About 3.0% of families and 4.4% of the populace were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.
The Fox C-6 School District operates enhance schools.
Three elementary schools are in the town/city limits: Fox Elementary School, Rockport Heights Elementary School, and Sherwood Elementary School.
Fox Middle School and Fox High School are in Arnold.
The Fox precinct was originally a K-8 school district, with high school students having a choice of Crystal City High School and Herculaneum High School.
According to Money Magazine, Arnold was ranked the 12th best and most affordable town/city to live in the United States in 2008. United States Enumeration Bureau.
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Cities in Jefferson County, Missouri
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