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Alden

Kansas · 148 residents · 0.155 sq mi
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Alden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $32,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 39.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−12%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+3%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
681001331651971990201020202024Alden
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,740
−19%since 2000
from $21,908 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.0%
+37.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−53.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+72%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(8)
Diversity Score
5
−28%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+126%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
36.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, Kansas?

Alden, Kansas has about 148 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alden, Kansas?

The typical household in Alden, Kansas earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alden, Kansas expensive?

In Alden, Kansas, the median home is worth about $32,800, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Alden, Kansas?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alden, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alden, Kansas?

About 39.0% of people in Alden, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alden, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alden, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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