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Alden, MN

City in Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Population

629

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

652

ZIP codes

0

Alden and its ZIP codes

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Alden at a glance

  • Alden is about 9 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,250, 18% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,400 (61% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,042 a month.

Local data for Alden, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Alden, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,250

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$128,400

Median rent

$1,042/mo

Homeownership

82.8%

Bachelor's or higher

18.2%

Median age

50.5

Average commute

20.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (313), Norwegian Americans (134), Irish Americans (118).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Freeborn County. PPP loans are for Alden.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,768

11,723 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,108

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$244M

FY 2026, $7,900 per person

Freeborn County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Alden, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.6%
  • Carpooled2.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Alden, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

507

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

13

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 5°F

34.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Alden, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.1%

U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities near Alden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CongerCity4.3 mi0.1
WaltersCity6.7 mi0.2
FreebornCity6.7 mi0.2
ManchesterCity7.3 mi0.1
WellsCity9.3 mi2.1
Albert LeaCity10 mi13.3
HartlandCity10 mi0.3
Twin LakesCity11 mi0.5
KiesterCity11 mi0.4
EmmonsCity12 mi0.8
Clarks GroveCity14 mi0.6
Scarville, IACity14 mi0.2
BricelynCity14 mi0.3
New RichlandCity16 mi0.6
GlenvilleCity16 mi1.1
HaywardCity16 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Alden, MN in?
Alden is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Alden, MN?
About 629 people live in Alden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Alden?
Nearby places include Conger (4.3 mi), Walters (6.7 mi), Freeborn (6.7 mi), Manchester (7.3 mi), Wells (9.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023