Alder
Census-designated place in Madison County, Montana
Alder is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Madison County, Montana, with 86 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,121 ft (1,561 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Virginia City, 8.6 miles E.
- 86residents (2020 Census)
- 5,121 ftelevation · 1,561 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 43 / sq mipopulation density
- 59755ZIP code
About Alder
Alder is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Montana, United States. The population was 86 at the 2020 census, down from 103 in 2010. The community takes its name from Alder Creek (named by Henry Edgar in 1863), the site of the second major gold discovery in Montana.
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Living in Alder
- Median household income
- $42,500
- Median home value
- $418,200
- Median rent
- $717/mo
- Median age
- 57.8
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Alder had 86 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 86 |
|---|---|
| Density | 43 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alder at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 86 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.01 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,121 ft (1,561 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3216° N, 112.1092° W |
| ZIP code | 59755 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3000850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alder
- Virginia City8.6 mi E
- Brandon10.1 mi N
- Sheridan10.3 mi NW
- Ennis18.4 mi E
- Twin Bridges18.8 mi NW
- Jeffers19.8 mi E
- McAllister20.3 mi NE
- Mammoth24.4 mi N
- Pony26.0 mi NE
- Dillon26.5 mi W
- Silver Star26.7 mi N
- Norris26.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alder
What county is Alder in?
Alder is in Madison County, Montana.
What is the population of Alder, MT?
86 people lived in Alder at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alder, MT?
The ZIP code of Alder is 59755.
What is the elevation of Alder?
5,121 feet (1,561 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alder?
Virginia City (8.6 mi), Brandon (10.1 mi), Sheridan (10.3 mi), Ennis (18.4 mi), Twin Bridges (18.8 mi).
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