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Alder

Montana · 86 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 $31,406. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,500. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
−26%since 2000
from 116 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+51%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
53761001231462000201020202024Alder
202492
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,406
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,418
+31%since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+88%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(3)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.8 min
−58%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−54.1 ptssince 2013
from 67.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alder, Montana?

Alder, Montana has about 86 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alder, Montana?

The typical household in Alder, Montana earns about $31,406 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 $187,500.

How educated are people in Alder, Montana?

About 23.8% 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 11.8% of people in Alder, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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