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Alden

Michigan · 133 residents · 0.4 sq mi
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Alden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has grown 45% since 2023. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $311,400. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
+45%since 2023
from 92 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
333 / sq mi
+45%since 2023
from 230 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.9
+10%since 2023
from 54.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
88101114127140201020202024Alden
2024133
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,893 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,895
−25%since 2023
from $51,670 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−17%since 2023
from 0.436 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,400
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $171,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
39.7%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+80%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+51.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.6%
−44.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
Female
57.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, Michigan?

Alden, Michigan has about 133 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alden, Michigan?

The typical household in Alden, Michigan earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alden, Michigan expensive?

In Alden, Michigan, the median home is worth about $311,400.

How educated are people in Alden, Michigan?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alden, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alden, Michigan?

About 0.0% of people in Alden, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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