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Alpha

Minnesota · 97 residents · 0.214 sq mi
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Alpha is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,083. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,700. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97
−23%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+24%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
561141722302881990201020202024Alpha
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,083
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,376
+147%since 2000
from $18,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian1%(1)
Other1.2%(1)
Diversity Score8%(8)
Diversity Score
8
+38%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+40.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+134%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 87.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, Minnesota?

Alpha, Minnesota has about 97 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpha, Minnesota?

The typical household in Alpha, Minnesota earns about $97,083 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 $57,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Alpha, Minnesota?

About 43.1% 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 1.2% 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 22 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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