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Alda

Nebraska · 654 residents (2025 est.) · 0.568 sq mi
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Alda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,500. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
Unchangedsince 2000
from 652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+22%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:654 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5285916547167791990201020202024Alda
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,849
+53%since 2000
from $18,259 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+16%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(596)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(46)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.9%(253)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(49)
Diversity Score69.5%(452)
Diversity Score
69
+294%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+95%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2016
from 83.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 15.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alda, Nebraska?

Alda, Nebraska has about 651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alda, Nebraska?

The typical household in Alda, Nebraska earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alda, Nebraska expensive?

In Alda, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $106,500, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Alda, Nebraska?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alda, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alda, Nebraska?

About 28.0% of people in Alda, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alda, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Alda, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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