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Alden, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 125.
Males: 39  (31.5%)
Females: 86  (68.5%)
Median resident age:

50.3 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip code: 49612

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,323
Alden:

$67,323
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,395

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $222,949
Alden:

$222,949
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $396,734; detached houses: $397,507
March 2022 cost of living index in Alden: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Alden, Michigan as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alden is 25 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (30.8%), Irish (30.8%), American (17.3%), English (7.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 604 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (120.5 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (183.9 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (242.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rapid City, MI (1.8 miles ),
Elk Rapids, MI (2.6 miles ),
Bellaire, MI (2.7 miles ),
Mancelona, MI (3.3 miles ),
Kalkaska, MI (3.3 miles ),
Central Lake, MI (3.6 miles ),
Manistee Lake, MI (3.8 miles ),
Eastport, MI (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.88 N, Longitude: 85.28 W

Area code: 231

Distribution of median household income in Alden, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Alden, MI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Michigan:

3.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index
Ozone Level

Tornado activity:

Alden-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Alden place center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/26/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.0 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alden-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 339.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 307.2 miles away from Alden center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 183.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 304.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 147.9 miles away from Alden center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 299.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Antrim County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Alden:

  • MEADOW BROOK MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BELLAIRE, MI)
  • KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KALKASKA, MI)
  • KALKASKA DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; KALKASKA, MI)

Amtrak stations near Alden:

  • 11 miles: KALKASA (KALKASKA, 2325 U.S. 131 NORTH) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 11 miles: MANCELONA (849 U.S. 131) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 20 miles: TRAVERSE CITY (3233 CASS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alden:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 17 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 68 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 84 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 93 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 100 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Delta College (about 112 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 113 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 9,021)

Library in Alden:

  • HELENA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $112,474; Location: 8751 HELENA ROAD; 12,315 books; 804 audio materials; 793 video materials; 46 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Alden: Alden Depot Museum (A), Helena Township Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Alden: Alden United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Alden include: Helena Township Park (1), Alden Depot Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Alden Depot Park & Museum (10670 Coy).

Antrim County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

THE WILD ONION (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
PARADISE PROPERTIES (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • THE MUFFIN TIN (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • POMA'S PIZZA (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HELENA TOWNSHIP PARK (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HELENA TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

1.9 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

59.7%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Alden (2011 data):

  • Alden State Bank: at Coy And Helena Streets, branch established on 1934/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $164.0 mil, Deposits: $139.1 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Alden:

Marital status in Alden, MI
  • Never married: 36.3%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Alden:

  • High school or higher: 96.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alden, MI (based on Antrim County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,25314
Catholic2,1945
Evangelical Protestant2,10524
Other173
None17,011-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Antrim County:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Antrim County:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Antrim County:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Here:

14.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.0%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Antrim County:

29.8%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.6%
State:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Alden:

  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alden:

  • WKLT (97.5 FM; KALKASKA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WLDR-FM (101.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WLJN-FM (89.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WFCX (94.3 FM; LELAND, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • W201CM (88.1 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WNMC-FM (90.7 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCCW-FM (107.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WBLW (88.1 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WGFN (98.1 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Alden:

  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • W68DD (Channel 68; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CQ (Channel 62; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W25CU (Channel 25; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: EDWARD J. HESS AND/OR MADGE E. HESS)
  • W36BZ (Channel 36; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W56DF (Channel 56; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W15BM (Channel 15; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CE (Channel 34; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W48CC (Channel 48; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52CP (Channel 52; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W58CN (Channel 58; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CX (Channel 66; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFUP (Channel 45; VANDERBILT, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • W54CR (Channel 54; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 20.6mTotal length
  • $50,000,000Total costs
  • 35,856Total average daily traffic
  • 2,679Total average daily truck traffic
  • 45,999Total future (year 2013) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Alden)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 139 Alden Hwy (Lat: 44.899722 Lon: -85.245611), Call Sign: KKQ659, Licensee ID: L00041037,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.4800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2003, Expiration Date: 03/14/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2013, Registrant: B & B Transit Mix Inc, 7573 Alden Hwy, Alden, MI 49612, Phone: (616) 331-6035


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • 4288, Lat: 44.884722 Lon: -85.267222, Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WQJK803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: William A Gaylord, Registrant: Coli, Inc., 7280 Rapid City Rd, Rapid City, MI 49676, Phone: (231) 331-4622, Fax: (231) 331-6500, Email:

  • 17237, Lat: 44.900278 Lon: -85.267222, Type: Pole, Structure height: 2 m, Call Sign: WQJK803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: William A Gaylord, Registrant: Coli, Inc., 7280 Rapid City Rd, Rapid City, MI 49676, Phone: (231) 331-4622, Fax: (231) 331-6500, Email:

  • 1353, Lat: 44.833889 Lon: -85.200833, Type: Tree, Structure height: 7 m, Call Sign: WQJK803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: William A Gaylord, Registrant: Coli, Inc., 7280 Rapid City Rd, Rapid City, MI 49676, Phone: (231) 331-4622, Fax: (231) 331-6500, Email:

  • 2872, Lat: 44.884722 Lon: -85.250278, Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WQJK803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: William A Gaylord, Registrant: Coli, Inc., 7280 Rapid City Rd, Rapid City, MI 49676, Phone: (231) 331-4622, Fax: (231) 331-6500, Email:

  • 8824, Lat: 44.901389 Lon: -85.267500, Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WQJK803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: William A Gaylord, Registrant: Coli, Inc., 7280 Rapid City Rd, Rapid City, MI 49676, Phone: (231) 331-4622, Fax: (231) 331-6500, Email:

  • Alden, 8732-8850 Chapman Rd (Lat: 44.905889 Lon: -85.275000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 21 m, Overall height: 22 m, Call Sign: WRCJ256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 10/17/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2028, Certifier: William A Gaylord, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Alden)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: JENSEN WALTER L EVANS VP-1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 252JW, N252JW, N-252JW, Serial Number: V-2523, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/2006
    Registrant (Individual): James E Gurr, Po Box 162, Alden, MI 49612
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 26661, N26661, N-26661, Serial Number: AA5A0547, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/1981
    Registrant (Individual): William M Barber, 9879 Se Torch Lake Drive, Alden, MI 49612
  • Aircraft: CALLAIR A-4 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7581C, N7581C, N-7581C, Serial Number: 186, Year manufactured: 1957, Certificate Issue Date: 08/25/2000
    Registrant (Individual): James E Gurr, Po Box 162, Alden, MI 49612
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 77988, N77988, N-77988, Serial Number: 3715, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/04/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 03/10/2010
    Registrant (Individual): James E Gurr, Po Box 162, Alden, MI 49612
  • Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 791LH, N791LH, N-791LH, Serial Number: 1739, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 12/20/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 05/20/2013
    Registrant (LLC): Precision Aero LLC, 7236 Wiscasset Ln, Alden, MI 49612
  • Aircraft: HUNSTAD DAVID L CCK-1865 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-340 EXP SE (170 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 986KD, N986KD, N-986KD, Serial Number: CCK-1865-1029, Year manufactured: 2019, Airworthiness Date: 04/03/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 11/29/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Precision Aero LLC, Po Box 370, Alden, MI 49612

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alden, MI
  • 65.9%Utility gas
  • 15.9%Wood
  • 9.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alden, MI
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Alden compared to Michigan state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 5 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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  • James Matthew Wissner (1)

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