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Alden, IA
City in Hardin County, Iowa.
Population
833
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
533
ZIP codes
0
Alden and its ZIP codes
Alden at a glance
- Alden is about 9.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,500, 14% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,900 (48% below Iowa) and median rent is $621 a month.
Local data for Alden, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alden, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,500
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$107,900
Median rent
$621/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (301), Mexican Americans (74), Norwegian Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Alden.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,405
6,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $6,975 per person
How people get to work
Alden, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.4%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alden, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alden, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Alden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa FallsCity | 5.6 mi | 5.4 |
| BuckeyeCity | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| PopejoyCity | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WilliamsCity | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| OwasaCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| BradfordCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| DowsCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| RadcliffeCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| BlairsburgCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| HubbardCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| CoulterCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| AckleyCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| GenevaCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| EllsworthCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Steamboat RockCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| GaltCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alden, IA in?
- Alden is in Hardin County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Alden, IA?
- About 833 people live in Alden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alden?
- Nearby places include Iowa Falls (5.6 mi), Buckeye (6.3 mi), Popejoy (6.5 mi), Williams (8.7 mi), Owasa (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023