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Alden

Minnesota · 583 residents · 0.965 sq mi
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Alden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,672. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,600. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
583
−11%since 2000
from 652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+23%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5686146607057511990201020202024Alden
2024629
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,672
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,476
+61%since 2000
from $17,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(20)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(79)
Diversity Score
14
+41%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+111%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, Minnesota?

Alden, Minnesota has about 583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alden, Minnesota?

The typical household in Alden, Minnesota earns about $58,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alden, Minnesota expensive?

In Alden, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Alden, Minnesota?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alden, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alden, Minnesota?

About 6.2% of people in Alden, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alden, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alden, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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