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Alden

Iowa · 787 residents · 1.541 sq mi
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Alden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,868. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
787
−13%since 2000
from 904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7407878358829291990201020202024Alden
2024833
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,868
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,966 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,124
+19%since 2000
from $16,011 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+34%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(851)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(46)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(114)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(759)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(35)
Diversity Score
4
−65%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, Iowa?

Alden, Iowa has about 787 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alden, Iowa?

The typical household in Alden, Iowa earns about $39,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alden, Iowa expensive?

In Alden, Iowa, the median home is worth about $72,200, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Alden, Iowa?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alden, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alden, Iowa?

About 11.0% of people in Alden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Alden, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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