CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Alden

Iowa · 763 residents · 1.541 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Alden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,761. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 141 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
763
−16%since 2000
from 904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
495 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7407878358829291990201020202024Alden
2024833
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,761
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,966 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,318
+71%since 2000
from $16,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+23%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(851)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(46)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(694)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(18)
Diversity Score19.9%(152)
Diversity Score
20
+57%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+2%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Alden

Cedar Key
Pop 744
Paxton
Pop 695
Southport
Pop 873
Pioneer
Pop 868
Places similar to Alden
Head to head

Compare Alden to nearby cities

ALDEN VS
Ames
Income$60,991+9%
Home value$277,400+201%
Population68,220+9182%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALDEN VS
Fort Dodge
Income$60,649+9%
Home value$144,100+56%
Population24,837+3279%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALDEN VS
Boone
Income$69,222+24%
Home value$173,000+88%
Population12,471+1597%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALDEN VS
Marshalltown
Income$69,068+24%
Home value$127,700+39%
Population27,536+3646%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, Iowa?

Alden, Iowa has about 763 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alden, Iowa?

The typical household in Alden, Iowa earns about $55,761 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Alden, Iowa?

About 14.5% 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 7.9% 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 92 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Alden with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →