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Alden, MI
Census-designated place in Antrim County, Michigan.
Population
133
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
332
ZIP codes
0
Alden and its ZIP codes
Alden at a glance
- Alden is 87% denser than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Alden, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Antrim County. PPP loans are for Alden.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,356
5,061 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,131
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$241M
FY 2026, $10,289 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alden, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
309
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
22
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 11°F
33.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alden, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Alden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid CityCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5.4 |
| Elk RapidsVillage | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| BellaireVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| MancelonaVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| KalkaskaVillage | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Central LakeVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Manistee LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| AlbaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| EastportCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| South BoardmanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Traverse CityCity | 19 mi | 8.3 |
| Lakes of the NorthCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 16.6 |
| Bear LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| EllsworthVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Suttons BayVillage | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| GreilickvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alden, MI in?
- Alden is in Antrim County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Alden, MI?
- About 133 people live in Alden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alden?
- Nearby places include Rapid City (3 mi), Elk Rapids (6.6 mi), Bellaire (7.1 mi), Mancelona (10 mi), Kalkaska (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023