How long is the commute from Alden, MN?
Workers who live in Alden, MN take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Alden get to work
| Means of transportation | Alden | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.6% (±4.4 points) | 79.4% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | 7.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.1% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±3.2 points) | 7.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Alden, the average commute is not measurably different from Freeborn County (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alden, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Freeborn County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Freeborn County, Alden ranks 21 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1899 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alden
| Vehicles available | Alden | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 5.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% (±6.9 points) | 32.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±7.3 points) | 35.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.2% (±8.1 points) | 26.7% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Alden, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Freeborn County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alden
| Alden | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±3.2 points) | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.3 points) | 92.0% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±2.9 points) | 86.3% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Freeborn County (86.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden | — | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Carlston Township | 3.6 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alden Township (Freeborn County) | 3.6 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Conger | 4.2 mi | 16.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pickerel Lake Township | 5.6 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township | 5.7 mi | 19.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Walters | 6.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
| Freeborn | 6.8 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Manchester | 7.2 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alden Township (Freeborn County), MN (17.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Freeborn, MN (27.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Freeborn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Hartland | 21.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Mansfield Township | 21.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Freeman Township | 21.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 18 | Carlston Township | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 19 | Bancroft Township | 20.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 20 | Emmons | 20.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 21 | Alden | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 | Clarks Grove | 20.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 23 | Manchester Township | 19.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 24 | Pickerel Lake Township | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Glenville | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Nunda Township | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 27 | Oakland Township (Freeborn County) | 18.5 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Freeborn County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alden
How long is the average commute in Alden?
Workers who live in Alden, MN take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alden without a car?
1.8% of households in Alden have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alden?
6.1% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Alden worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden city, Minnesota
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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