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Alden

Kansas · 122 residents · 0.155 sq mi
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Alden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,792. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $39,400. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−27%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+14%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
681001331651971990201020202024Alden
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,792
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,325
+2%since 2000
from $21,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
0.7
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(9)
Diversity Score19.7%(24)
Diversity Score
20
+171%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, Kansas?

Alden, Kansas has about 122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alden, Kansas?

The typical household in Alden, Kansas earns about $54,792 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 $39,400.

How educated are people in Alden, Kansas?

About 22.1% 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 25.8% 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 64 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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