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Alpha

Minnesota · 116 residents · 0.214 sq mi
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Alpha has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,518. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,600. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116
−8%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
542 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
561141722302881990201020202024Alpha
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,518
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,906
+38%since 2000
from $18,769 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services20%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.2
+92%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian2.6%(3)
Other1.9%(2)
Diversity Score13%(15)
Diversity Score
13
+122%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.8%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, Minnesota?

Alpha, Minnesota has about 116 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpha, Minnesota?

The typical household in Alpha, Minnesota earns about $41,518 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 $50,600.

How educated are people in Alpha, Minnesota?

About 3.9% 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 0.0% 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 41 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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