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Alda

Nebraska · 642 residents · 0.568 sq mi
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Alda has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
642
−2%since 2000
from 652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+2%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5285916547167791990201020202024Alda
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,830
+9%since 2000
from $18,259 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(532)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino16%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.7%(229)
Diversity Score
36
+102%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+85%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alda, Nebraska?

Alda, Nebraska has about 642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alda, Nebraska?

The typical household in Alda, Nebraska earns about $41,563 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 $66,500, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Alda, Nebraska?

About 14.9% 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 9.0% 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 93 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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