CITY · 2020 ACS
Alden
Illinois · 113 residents · 0.126 sq mi
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Population has fallen 40% since 2021, a loss of 75 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 92.8% is well above the national figure.
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Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202448
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade81.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
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
2021
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(176)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.1%(13)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
17.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
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 113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Alden, Illinois?
About 0.0% 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 92.8% of people in Alden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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