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Alden

Illinois · 48 residents · 0.126 sq mi
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Population has grown 33% since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

48
+33%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2020 – 2024
381 / sq mi
+33%since 2023
from 286 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
67.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
216611215820320202024Alden
202448
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,929
−5%since 2023
from $46,206 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.292
+30%since 2023
from 0.225 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade40%
US avg: 6.9%
Information24%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$237,500
US average: $376,019
77.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
22.6% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other25%(9)
Diversity Score46.9%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.8%(10)
Diversity Score41.2%(20)
41
−12%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
47.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
25.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Alden, Illinois?

Alden, Illinois has about 48 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Alden, Illinois expensive?

In Alden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $237,500.

How educated are people in Alden, Illinois?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alden, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Alden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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