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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.

At a glance
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

113
−40%vs 2021
vs 188 in 2021
2020 – 2024
897 / sq mi
−40%vs 2021
vs 1,492 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
54.2
+304%vs 2021
vs 13.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
216611215820320202024Alden
202448
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$7,508
−6%vs 2021
vs $7,990 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
92.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade81.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

66.7%
+50.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.8% in 2021
33.3% rent
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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)
11
−25%vs 2021
vs 15 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
17.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
47.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

19.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.7% in 2021
80.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.3% in 2021
33.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
33.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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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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