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Alvarado

Minnesota · 388 residents · 0.209 sq mi
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Alvarado has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,000. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
388
+5%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,856 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
−5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613173744304861990201020202024Alvarado
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,553
+78%since 2000
from $16,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+69%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other12%(46)
Diversity Score57.7%(224)
Diversity Score
58
+150%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alvarado, Minnesota?

Alvarado, Minnesota has about 388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alvarado, Minnesota?

The typical household in Alvarado, Minnesota earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alvarado, Minnesota expensive?

In Alvarado, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Alvarado, Minnesota?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alvarado, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alvarado, Minnesota?

About 20.1% of people in Alvarado, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alvarado, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alvarado, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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