Alden, Illinois facts for kids
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Alden, Illinois
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 Alden, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Alden, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Township | Alden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 896.83/sq mi (347.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
60001
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-00594 |
| GNIS feature ID | 403385 |
Alden (/ˈɑːldɪn/ AWL-dihn) is a small community in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, Alden had a population of 113 people. It sits about 1,004 feet (306 meters) above sea level.
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Discovering Alden's Past
Alden was first established in 1844. Its name comes from Alden, New York, which was the original home of many of the first people who settled here. A post office has been serving the community since it was founded in 1844, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time!
Exploring Alden's Location
Alden is located right in the middle of Alden Township. You can find it where Alden Road (also known as County Highway V-12) meets Illinois Route 173. This spot is important for getting around the area.
Did you know that a stream called Nippersink Creek starts near Alden? Its headwaters are in the High Point Unit of the McHenry County Conservation District. From there, the creek flows towards the southeast and east.
Alden is served by the post office in Harvard, Illinois, with the ZIP code 60033.
Understanding Alden's Population
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| 2020 | 113 | — | |
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Alden was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. It helps us understand how many people live somewhere and what groups they belong to.
Who Lives in Alden? (2020 Census)
The 2020 census collected information about the people living in Alden. This table shows the different racial and ethnic groups that make up the community.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 102 | 90.27% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 0.88% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 5 | 4.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 4.42% |
| Total | 113 | 100.00% |
Places to See in Alden
Alden has a small area with a few businesses right where the main roads meet. The Alden Township facility, which is like a local community center, is located just south of the main community at 8515 Alden Road.
