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Freeborn County

Population in July 2008: 612. Population change since 2000: -6.1%
 

Males: 296  (48.5%)
Females: 316  (51.5%)

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

Zip codes: 56009.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,995 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Alden:  $49,995
Minnesota:  $55,802

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,635
Alden:  $23,635
Minnesota:  $29,027

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $129,975 (it was $66,900 in 2000)
Alden:  $129,975
Minnesota:  $213,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $135,323; Detached houses: $134,404; Townhouses or other attached units: $158,503; Mobile homes: $5,000

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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: 74.8 (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: 638 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:  1.0% ($691)
Minnesota:  1.1% ($1,297)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (60.2 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (90.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (325.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Conger, MN (2.1 miles) , Freeborn, MN (2.6 miles ), Walters, MN (2.6 miles) , Manchester, MN (2.7 miles) , Wells, MN (3.0 miles ), Hartland, MN (3.2 miles ), Albert Lea, MN (3.2 miles ), Twin Lakes, MN (3.3 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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Alden-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 137% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.3 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 10.1 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.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Alden:
  • NAEVE HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; ALBERT LEA, MN)
  • UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 21 miles; BLUE EARTH, MN)
  • WASECA AREA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; WASECA, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Alden, MN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alden:
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 40 miles; MANKATO, MN; Full-time enrollment: 11,210)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE-MANKATO (about 46 miles; NORTH MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 2,186)
  • GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE (about 51 miles; ST PETER, MN; FT enrollment: 2,355)
  • SAINT OLAF COLLEGE (about 59 miles; NORTHFIELD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,968)
  • ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 62 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; FT enrollment: 3,368)
  • NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 82 miles; BLOOMINGTON, MN; FT enrollment: 4,636)
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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 2007:
This city:  6.0%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.0%
Whole state:  3.2%

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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 (2009 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: $668.2 mil, Deposits: $539.4 mil, headquarters in Saint Paul, MN, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: American Bancorporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Freeborn County Minnesota:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (87%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Alden

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USALutheran Church
Adherents60.4%14.6%5.0%4.6%3.9%
Congregations45.3%5.7%7.5%5.7%3.8%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodReformed Church in AmericaSalvation ArmyOther religions
Adherents2.7%1.0%1.0%1.0%5.8%
Congregations1.9%1.9%1.9%1.9%24.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,650$31,8001$1,118
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$463
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,575$30,9000$0
Firefighters 0$0 2$93
Sewerage 1$2,894$34,7280$0
Water Supply 1$2,369$28,4280$0
Totals for Government 4$10,488$31,4648$1,674



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.)
  • KATE (1450 AM; 1 kW; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOWZ (1170 AM; 3 kW; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDHL (920 AM; 5 kW; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTOE (1420 AM; 5 kW; MANKATO, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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)
  • KQPR (96.1 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOWZ-FM (100.9 FM; BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN; Owner: BLOOMING PRAIRIE FARM RADIO INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KRUE (92.1 FM; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K220AR (91.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KJLY (104.5 FM; BLUE EARTH, MN; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KYTC (102.7 FM; NORTHWOOD, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • K280EB (103.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Alden:
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K54HA (Channel 54; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K57EU (Channel 57; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K43DH (Channel 43; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K45DF (Channel 45; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K49DB (Channel 49; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K51CY (Channel 51; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K53DI (Channel 53; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K55FJ (Channel 55; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K61EU (Channel 61; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K60FY (Channel 60; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K14KD (Channel 14; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K27FI (Channel 27; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K31EF (Channel 31; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K36FI (Channel 36; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K58FC (Channel 58; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K62FH (Channel 62; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K65FW (Channel 65; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 17 meters (56ft)
Total average daily traffic: 13,600
Total average daily truck traffic: 2,214

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Christopher B Page, Cr 6 North Of Hwy 109, Type: Tower, Structure height: 104.8 m, Overall height: 109.4 m
    Registrant: Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, 1101 Perimeter Drive Ste 700, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 3.5 Mi N On Cty Hwy 6 Sec 16 Carlston Twp, Call Sign: KNAJ545
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.755 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/06/2004, Expiration Date: 12/12/2013
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: WB0FTL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00604198
    Grant Date: 04/24/2008, Expiration Date: 06/11/2018, Certifier: Leslie R Ellis
    Registrant: Leslie R Ellis, 65539 200th Street, Alden, MN 56009


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1
  • COUNTY AIRCRAFT INC, Rr 2 Box 138, Alden, MN 56009
    Certificate: 00-0488 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/2000, Expiration Date: 03/06/2001

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: GOLDEN CIRCLE AIR INC T-BIRD (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 61669 , Serial Number: 2746104, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 12/15/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Steven Roger Peterson, 25014 640th Ave, Alden, MN 56009
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/27/2003, Exported to: Japan
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 64062 , Serial Number: 17264995, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 01/06/1989
    Registrant (Corporation): M G Enterprises Of Albert Lea Inc, 65560 180th St, Alden, MN 56009
  • Aircraft: HENSCHE SCORPION TOO (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 45 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 65163 , Serial Number: 3148, Year manufactured: 1975
    Registrant (Individual): Walter Hensche, 418 Euclid St Rural Route 2, Alden, MN 56009
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8194T , Serial Number: 17556894, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 11/22/1960
    Registrant (Corporation): County Aircraft Inc, Rr 2 Box 138, Alden, MN 56009


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