Alden, Iowa facts for kids
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Alden, Iowa
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Location of Alden, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Iowa |
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| County | Hardin | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 763 | |
| • Density | 495.13/sq mi (191.19/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
50006, 50043
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| Area code(s) | 515 | |
| FIPS code | 19-01045 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454120 | |
Alden is a small city located in Hardin County, Iowa, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 763 people live there.
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History of Alden
Alden was started in 1855. It was named after its founder, Henry Alden, who came from Massachusetts. The town officially became a city on February 11, 1879.
Geography of Alden
Alden is located at specific coordinates: 42.516867 degrees North and -93.375809 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 1.73 square miles (4.48 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 495 | — |
| 1890 | 512 | +3.4% |
| 1900 | 709 | +38.5% |
| 1910 | 699 | −1.4% |
| 1920 | 840 | +20.2% |
| 1930 | 793 | −5.6% |
| 1940 | 682 | −14.0% |
| 1950 | 829 | +21.6% |
| 1960 | 838 | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 876 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 953 | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 855 | −10.3% |
| 2000 | 904 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 787 | −12.9% |
| 2020 | 763 | −3.0% |
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Alden's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 763 people living in Alden. These people lived in 327 households, with 205 of them being families. The city had about 495 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Alden were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Alden was about 41.4 years old. About 26.6% of the residents were under 20 years old. About 22% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Alden's Population in 2010
In 2010, Alden had 787 people living there. There were 338 households and 214 families. The population density was about 460 people per square mile.
Most residents were White. A small percentage of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.7% were from two or more races. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 41.6 years. About 23.6% of residents were under 18. About 17.9% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was very close.
Education in Alden
The Alden Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the area.
Alden's Carnegie Library
Alden is home to a special library called the Carnegie Library. It is thought to be the smallest Carnegie Library in the United States that was built with a special fund.
This library was built in 1914. It cost $9,000 and was a gift from a famous businessman named Andrew Carnegie. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
The library served the community for 85 years. In 1998, people started a project to raise $550,000. This money was used to add to the library, making it twice as big.
Notable People from Alden
Alden has been home to several interesting people:
- Randy George (born 1964) is a general in the United States Army. He is the 41st Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
- Gordon Jones was an actor.
- Bruce Rastetter is a businessman. He used to be the president of the Iowa Board of Regents.
See also
In Spanish: Alden (Iowa) para niños
