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Alda, NE
Village in Hall County, Nebraska.
Population
651
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,159
ZIP codes
0
Alda and its ZIP codes
Alda at a glance
- Alda is about 45 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,500 a year, 25% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,500 (55% below Nebraska) and median rent is $958 a month.
Local data for Alda, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alda, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,500
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$106,500
Median rent
$958/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (216), German Americans (173), Irish Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hall County. PPP loans are for Alda.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,864
35,892 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,566
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $5,604 per person
How people get to work
Alda, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled17.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alda, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
747
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
26.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alda, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Alda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand IslandCity | 6.2 mi | 30.1 |
| Wood RiverCity | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| DoniphanVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| CairoVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| PhillipsVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ProsserVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| SheltonVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| St. LiboryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| TrumbullVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DannebrogVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| GiltnerVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HastingsCity | 19 mi | 14.9 |
| Howard City (Boelus)Village | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| JuniataVillage | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| ChapmanVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| KenesawVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alda, NE in?
- Alda is in Hall County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Alda, NE?
- About 651 people live in Alda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alda?
- Nearby places include Grand Island (6.2 mi), Wood River (7.4 mi), Doniphan (8.3 mi), Cairo (12 mi), Phillips (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023