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Alda

Nebraska · 647 residents · 0.568 sq mi
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Alda has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
647
−1%since 2000
from 652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+11%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5285916547167791990201020202024Alda
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,694
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,818
+19%since 2000
from $18,259 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(504)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score41.1%(266)
Diversity Score
41
+133%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alda, Nebraska?

Alda, Nebraska has about 647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alda, Nebraska?

The typical household in Alda, Nebraska earns about $50,694 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Alda, Nebraska?

About 7.3% 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 8.1% 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 98 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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