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Alder

Montana · 92 residents · 2.007 sq mi
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Alder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $418,200. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 174%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
−21%since 2000
from 116 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
46 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+53%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
53761001231462000201020202024Alder
202492
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,936
+108%since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+135%since 2010
from 0.169 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction30%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$418,200
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+211%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
56.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.2%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
44.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alder, Montana?

Alder, Montana has about 92 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alder, Montana?

The typical household in Alder, Montana earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alder, Montana expensive?

In Alder, Montana, the median home is worth about $418,200, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Alder, Montana?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alder, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alder, Montana?

About 9.8% of people in Alder, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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