Alvarado (/ˈælvəˌreɪdoʊ/ AL-və-RAY-doh)[5] is a city situated along the Snake River in Marshall County in the State of Minnesota.

[6] The city was named, directly or indirectly, after Alvarado, in Mexico.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2), all land.

There were 177 housing units at an average density of 804.5 per square mile (310.6/km2).

21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.