Economy & Jobs — Alden, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,417 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 42 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.7% |
| Transportation | 22.4% |
| Agriculture | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
