Alden, Iowa
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Alden is a city located in Hardin County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 904.
Geography
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Location of Alden, Iowa
Alden is located at 42°31'1" North, 93°22'33" West (42.516867, -93.375809)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²). 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.16% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 904 people, 351 households, and 250 families residing in the city. The population density is 202.9/km² (526.2/mi²). There are 372 housing units at an average density of 83.5/km² (216.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.68% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.66% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. 5.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 351 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% are married couples living together, 7.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% are non-families. 25.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.12.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $35,966, and the median income for a family is $39,524. Males have a median income of $29,489 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,011. 10.6% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.