Alden, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alden
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Interstate-90 runs by town
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Location of Alden, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 583 |
| • Density | 604.15/sq mi (233.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56009
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-00838 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393910 |
Alden is a small city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 583 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the southern part of Minnesota.
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History of Alden
Alden has been around for a long time! A post office first opened here in 1866. The city was officially planned out in 1869. This happened when the railroad tracks reached the area.
A famous person named Edmond Conn was born in Alden in 1914. He was a farmer and a businessman. He also worked in politics, helping to make decisions for the community.
Alden's Geography
Alden is a small city in terms of size. It covers about 1.00 square mile (2.58 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Two important roads run through Alden. These are Minnesota State Highway 109 and Interstate 90. These highways help people travel to and from the city.
Alden's Population Changes
The number of people living in Alden has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 235 | — | |
| 1890 | 276 | 17.4% | |
| 1900 | 636 | 130.4% | |
| 1910 | 544 | −14.5% | |
| 1920 | 530 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 532 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 544 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 668 | 22.8% | |
| 1960 | 694 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 713 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 687 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 623 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 652 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 661 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 583 | −11.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 661 people living in Alden. These people lived in 268 homes. About 34% of these homes had kids under 18. Most people in Alden were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Alden in 2010 was about 40 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18. This means Alden has a mix of young people, adults, and older residents.
Education in Alden
Alden is part of the Alden-Conger Schools district. You can find more information about their schools online.
- Alden-Conger Schools website
See also
In Spanish: Alden (Minnesota) para niños
