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Rice County

Population in July 2007: 154. Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 

Males: 77  (50.0%)
Females: 77  (50.0%)
Median resident age:  42.8 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip code: 67512


Estimated median household income in 2007: $46,053 (it was $36,442 in 2000)
Alden:  $46,053
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $29,707 (it was $19,200 in 2000)
Alden:  $29,707
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $40,606; Detached houses: $41,137; Mobile homes: $5,000

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Races in Alden:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Hispanic (3.0%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Alden: 63.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.5%), English (14.3%), Scottish (6.0%), Irish (5.4%), United States (3.0%), Arab (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1680 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 813 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Alden

  • High school or higher: 69.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alden city

  • Never married: 14.0%
  • Now married: 74.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 5.6%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.2%
Kansas:  5.0%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Alden:  1.2% ($229)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)

Alden satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (77.2 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (390.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Raymond, KS (7.5 miles) , Sterling, KS (7.7 miles ), Chase, KS (8.1 miles ), Lyons, KS (10.2 miles ), Nickerson, KS (17.0 miles ), Plevna, KS (18.8 miles) , Frederick, KS (18.8 miles) , Bushton, KS (19.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents
Average cost (in 1000s)

Latitude: 38.24 N, Longitude: 98.31 W

Area code: 620

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Population change in the 1990s: -14 (-7.7%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Public administration (21%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Truck transportation (13%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (8%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (20%)
  • Health care (18%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (19%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other financial specialists (4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (28%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (10%)
  • Customer service representatives (8%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)


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Alden-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 119% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.4 miles away from the Alden city center killed one person and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/26/1991, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.7 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Alden:
  • HOSPITAL DISTRICT #1 OF RICE COUNTY (about 13 miles; LYONS, KS)
  • HUTCHINSON HOSPITAL CORPORATION (about 31 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS)
  • ELLINWOOD DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; ELLINWOOD, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Alden, KS

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alden:
  • HUTCHINSON MUNI (about 35 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; ID: HUT)
  • GREAT BEND MUNI (about 38 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; ID: GBD)
  • SALINA MUNI (about 59 miles; SALINA, KS; ID: SLN)
Other public-use airports nearest to Alden:
  • LYONS-RICE COUNTY MUNI (about 9 miles; LYONS, KS; ID: LYO)
  • ELLINWOOD MUNI (about 21 miles; ELLINWOOD, KS; ID: 1K6)
  • STAFFORD MUNI (about 31 miles; STAFFORD, KS; ID: 3TA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alden:
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 104 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
  • COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 123 miles; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,392)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  72.6%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.1%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.1%


Alden compared to Kansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Alden (2007 data):
  • The Alden State Bank: at Main Street, branch established on 1904-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $15.3 mil, Deposits: $13.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Alden Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Rice County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (97%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)

Alden government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $6,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $19,000
    Financial Administration: $15,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
    Sewerage: $2,000
    General - Other: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $95,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $8,000
    Property: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $7,000

5.94% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,947 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.94%
Kansas average:  7.39%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Reno County, KS  1.17% ($26,268 average AGI)
from McPherson County, KS  0.40% ($39,929)
from Barton County, KS  0.31% ($40,182)


7.65% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,817 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.65%
Kansas average:  7.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Reno County, KS  1.82% ($27,938 average AGI)
to Barton County, KS  0.48% ($16,000)
to Sedgwick County, KS  0.42% ($30,400)


Strongest AM radio stations in Alden:
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KWBW (1450 AM; 1 kW; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alden:
  • KGGG (94.7 FM; STERLING, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KHMY (93.1 FM; PRATT, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHCC-FM (90.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY JR. COLLEGE)
  • KXKU (106.1 FM; LYONS, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA B/CING, INC.)
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHUT (102.9 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alden:
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KWCH-TV (Channel 12; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KPTS (Channel 8; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: KANSAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Steve Martz, 3.2 Km Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 104.9 m, Overall height: 106.4 m
    Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 5250 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098, Phone: (248) 205-4572, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Alden, KS)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • ALDEN, 3.2 Km Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 104.9 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: KAH75
    Assigned Frequencies : 6585.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/26/1999, Expiration Date: 05/26/2009
    Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 500 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48243, Phone: (313) 496-7180, Fax: (313) 496-2478
  • Alden, Cnr N Langdon Rd & W 69th Ave - 8.5mi S Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WHC476
    Assigned Frequencies : 6655.00 MHz, 6675.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/05/2001, Expiration Date: 12/17/2011
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KA0RDV
    Grant Date: 01/24/1995, Expiration Date: 01/24/2005, Cancelation Date: 01/25/2007
    Registrant: Laurene P Caywood, 301 N Pioneer, Alden, KS 67512
  • Call Sign: WA0DWW
    Grant Date: 12/15/1997, Expiration Date: 12/15/2007
    Registrant: Stanley C Stout, 203 E 2nd, Alden, KS 67512
  • Call Sign: KD0ACI, Licensee ID: L01260763
    Grant Date: 03/27/2007, Expiration Date: 03/27/2017, Certifier: Terry L Gartrell
    Registrant: Terry L Gartrell, 305 N Plum, Alden, KS 67512

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