CITY
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.
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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
Population, 2020 – 2024
202448
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade40%
Information24%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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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)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
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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IllinoisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024