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Alden

Michigan · 125 residents · 0.4 sq mi
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Alden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $187,500. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 125 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 313 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
59.2
+19%vs 2011
vs 49.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
88101114127140201020202024Alden
2024133
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,889 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,246
+20%vs 2011
vs $21,050 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+33%vs 2011
vs 0.300 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $150,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−48.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
60.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+34%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(121)
Black1.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(5)
Diversity Score
4
−49%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 15.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Female
57.9%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, Michigan?

Alden, Michigan has about 125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alden, Michigan?

The typical household in Alden, Michigan earns about $40,833 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 $187,500.

How educated are people in Alden, Michigan?

About 20.0% 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 7.5% of people in Alden, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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