Alden, Minnesota

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Population in July 2007: 621. Population change since 2000: -4.3%

Males: 300	(48.5%)
Females: 321	(51.5%)

Median resident age:	39.1 years
Minnesota median age:	35.4 years

Zip codes: 56009.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,700 (it was $40,000 in 2000)

Alden	$45,700
Minnesota:	$55,802

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $101,300 (it was $65,400 in 2000)

Alden	$101,300
Minnesota:	$213,600

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Races in Alden:

White Non-Hispanic (96.0%)
Hispanic (3.1%)
Other race (1.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Alden: 75.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (40.3%), Norwegian (35.0%), Danish (11.5%), Irish (7.5%), Swedish (7.4%), Polish (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1220 feet

Land area: 0.96 square miles.

Population density: 648 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Alden

High school or higher: 82.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Unemployed: 3.0%
Mean travel time to work: 19.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alden city

Never married: 18.4%
Now married: 64.4%
Separated: 0.8%
Widowed: 10.1%
Divorced: 6.3%

6 residents are foreign born

This city:	0.9%
Minnesota:	5.3%

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:	1.1% ($691)
Minnesota:	1.1% ($1,297)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Burnsville, MN (77.7 miles , pop. 60,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (91.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (424.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Conger, MN (5.0 miles) , Freeborn, MN (6.6 miles ), Walters, MN (8.1 miles) , Manchester, MN (9.3 miles) , Hartland, MN (11.1 miles ), Wells, MN (11.6 miles ), Twin Lakes, MN (12.9 miles) , Emmons, MN (13.0 miles ).

Latitude: 43.67 N, Longitude: 93.57 W

Area code: 507

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Population change in the 1990s: 0 (0.0%).

Most common industries for males:

Construction (14%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
Machinery (8%)
Metal and metal products (6%)
Food (5%)
Furniture and related products (4%)
Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (29%)
Educational services (12%)
Social assistance (8%)
Plastics and rubber products (5%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
Food (4%)
Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common occupations for males

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)

Most common occupations for females

Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Registered nurses (5%)
Child care workers (5%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)

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Average climate in Alden, Minnesota

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Alden-area historical tornado activity is above Minnesota state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the Alden city center killed 6 people and injured 22 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1967, a category 4 tornado 12.2 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Alden:

NAEVE HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; ALBERT LEA, MN)
WASECA AREA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; WASECA, MN)
UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 28 miles; BLUE EARTH, MN)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alden:

MASON CITY MUNI (about 41 miles; MASON CITY, IA; ID: MCW)
ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 78 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; ID: RST)
MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 86 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; ID: MSP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alden:

ALBERT LEA MUNI (about 15 miles; ALBERT LEA, MN; ID: AEL)
WELLS MUNI (about 15 miles; WELLS, MN; ID: 68Y)
LAKE MILLS MUNI (about 20 miles; LAKE MILLS, IA; ID: 0Y6)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alden:

NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)
MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 45 miles; MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 11,210)
SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE-MANKATO (about 52 miles; NORTH MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 2,186)
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE (about 55 miles; ST PETER, MN; FT enrollment: 2,355)
SAINT OLAF COLLEGE (about 62 miles; NORTHFIELD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,968)
NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 82 miles; BLOOMINGTON, MN; FT enrollment: 4,636)
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 83 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; FT enrollment: 3,368)

Public high school in Alden:

ALDEN-CONGER SECONDARY (Grades: 10 11 12 7 8 9 )

Public elementary/middle school in Alden:

ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARY (Grades: 1 2 3 4 5 6 KG PK )

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Notable locations in Alden: Alden (A), Alden City Fire Department (B), Alden Museum (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Alden include: Redeemer Lutheran Church (A), United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Morin Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Alden: North Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Alden Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alden and their reported violations in the past:

MANSFIELD LUTHERAN CHURCH (Address: 14711 - 630th Avenue, Population served: 100, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-21-2005), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-21-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-21-2005), St Boil Water Order (JUL-21-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-21-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2005)

MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between JAN-1996 and DEC-1996, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-16-1996), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-16-1996), St Public Notif requested (JUL-16-1996), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-16-1996), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-16-1996), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-16-1996), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-1996)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alden that have no violations reported:

ALDEN (Population served: 665, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
MANSFIELD MEATS (Population served: 26, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:

This city:	2.4 people
Minnesota:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	68.8%
Whole state:	66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.7%
Whole state:	5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	6.0%
Whole state:	7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	2.0%
Whole state:	3.2%

Alden compared to Minnesota state average:

Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
Median age above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Number of college students significantly below state average.

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Banks with branches in Alden (2007 data):

American Bank of St. Paul: Alden Branch at 195 North Broadway, branch established on 1903-02-17. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $705.0 mil, Deposits: $555.6 mil, headquarters in Saint Paul, MN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: American Bancorporation

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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage	1	$1,916	$22,992	0	$0
Police Protection - Officers	0	$0		1	$2,008
Other Government Administration	1	$2,560	$30,720	1	$612
Water Supply	1	$2,580	$30,960	0	$0
Totals for Government	3	$7,056	$28,224	2	$2,620

Alden government finances in 2002:

Charges - Solid Waste Management: $31,000
Sewerage: $31,000

All Other: $27,000

Parks & Recreation: $1,000
Construction - Regular Highways: $58,000
Current Operations - General - Other: $91,000
Police Protection: $45,000

Regular Highways: $35,000

Financial Administration: $32,000

Solid Waste Management: $30,000

Parks & Recreation: $23,000

Water Utilities: $22,000

Sewerage: $20,000

Fire Protection: $8,000

Central Staff Services: $4,000
General - Interest on Debt: $13,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $210,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $160,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $50,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $25,000
Interest Earnings: $18,000

Special Assessments: $16,000
Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $55,000
General - Other: $29,000

Police Protection: $20,000

Solid Waste Management: $5,000

Parks & Recreation: $4,000

Water Utilities: $1,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $67,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $52,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $182,000
All Other: $2,000
Tax - Property: $113,000
Public Utilities: $2,000

NEC: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $99,000

4.45% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,446 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.45%
Minnesota average:	7.79%

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 Mower County, MN	0.46% ($31,464 average AGI)
from Steele County, MN	0.45% ($30,291)
from Waseca County, MN	0.23% ($24,929)

5.02% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,068 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.02%
Minnesota average:	7.84%

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 Mower County, MN	0.57% ($28,944 average AGI)
to Steele County, MN	0.39% ($35,833)
to Hennepin County, MN	0.38% ($32,064)

Strongest AM radio stations in Alden:

KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
KATE (1450 AM; 1 kW; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KOWZ (1170 AM; 3 kW; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
KDHL (920 AM; 5 kW; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KTOE (1420 AM; 5 kW; MANKATO, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alden:

KCPI (94.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
K299AL (107.7 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: FREEBORN COUNTY CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC)
KOWZ-FM (100.9 FM; BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN; Owner: BLOOMING PRAIRIE FARM RADIO INC.)
KRUE (92.1 FM; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
KQPR (96.1 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
K220AR (91.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Alden:

KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
K54HA (Channel 54; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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