Alpha, MN Demographics

A map of Alpha's Population by Race

Alpha, Minnesota has an estimated population of 114, a large increase from the 97 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.9% White, 33.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alpha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alpha has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alpha, that probability was 6.1% in 2020 and 46.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alpha is ranked the 779th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alpha was ranked the 804th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alpha's White Population

74 residents of Alpha, or 64.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alpha is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Alpha ranks 58th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's White population has declined by an estimated 21.3%. White residents' share of Alpha's population has decreased from 96.9% to 64.9%.

Alpha is less White than neighboring Jackson (83.4% White), Dunnell (99.4% White), Sherburn (86.7% White), Trimont (84.2% White), and Superior (100% White).

Alpha's Black Population

0 residents of Alpha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alpha is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Alpha ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Alpha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alpha is less Black than neighboring Jackson (1.5% Black), Sherburn (1.2% Black), and Trimont (0.2% Black).

Alpha's Asian Population

0 residents of Alpha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alpha is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Alpha ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Alpha's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Alpha is less Asian than neighboring Jackson (2.6% Asian), Sherburn (0.8% Asian), and Trimont (0.4% Asian).

Alpha's Hispanic Population

38 residents of Alpha, or 33.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alpha is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Alpha ranks 770th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3700.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alpha's population has increased from 1.0% to 33.3%.

Alpha is more Hispanic than neighboring Jackson (6.3% Hispanic), Dunnell (0% Hispanic), Sherburn (7.2% Hispanic), Trimont (14.8% Hispanic), and Superior (0% Hispanic).

Alpha's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Alpha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alpha is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Alpha ranks 301st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alpha's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Alpha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson (0.2% Native American/Other).

Alpha's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Alpha, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alpha is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Alpha ranks 878th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Multiracial residents' share of Alpha's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.8%.

Alpha is more Multiracial than neighboring Dunnell (0.6% Multiracial), Trimont (0.4% Multiracial), and Superior (0% Multiracial). Alpha is less Multiracial than neighboring Jackson (6.1% Multiracial), and Sherburn (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.