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Minnesota · 96 residents (2025 est.) · 0.214 sq mi
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Alpha is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,362. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,100. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
−10%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
533 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.1
+57%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:96 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
561141722302881990201020202024Alpha
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,362
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,279
+285%since 2000
from $18,769 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+43.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.219
−29%since 2010
from 0.311 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.3%
+54.8 ptssince 2017
from 28.6% in 2017
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.5
−27%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian1.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score58.4%(67)
Diversity Score
58
+900%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+47.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+149%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 87.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
71.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
33.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 63.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.3%
+31.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, Minnesota?

Alpha, Minnesota has about 114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpha, Minnesota?

The typical household in Alpha, Minnesota earns about $145,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpha, Minnesota expensive?

In Alpha, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $67,100.

How educated are people in Alpha, Minnesota?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alpha, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpha, Minnesota?

About 5.3% of people in Alpha, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpha, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpha, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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