What is the population of Alden, New York?

Alden has a population of approximately 2,633 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Alden, New York located?

Alden is located in New York, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.8989°, -78.4946°.

What is the median household income in Alden?

The median household income in Alden is approximately $70,541 based on the most recent open data.

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Alden

Total population

2,633

Median home value

$213,500

27%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$70,541

Alden$71k

National$74k

Founded

1823

Elevation863 m

Land area34.51 km²

Weather74°F · Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Coordinates42.90°, -78.49°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1823

Elevation

863 m

Area

34.51 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Alden is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 10,865 at the 2010 census. The town is derived from a family name known to early settlers.

History & geography

History

The town of Alden, which had previously been part of Clarence, was established on March 27, 1823, and codified in the Laws of the State of New York, Sess.46, ch. 89 (1823). Part of Alden was later given up to form the town of Marilla in 1853. In 1856, the community of Alden in the town set itself off by incorporating as a village. The town was made more popular by the discovery of the black water baths in 1891. People would travel from Buffalo and from areas far east of the town to experience the healing powers of the black water baths.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.58%, is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

41.4

Median home value

$213,500

Housing units

1,232

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

5.7%

Race & ethnicity

White

95%

Black

0.4%

Asian

0.9%

Hispanic

3.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.8989

Longitude

-78.4946

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

74°F

Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Tonight

54°F

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Friday

72°F

Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

50°F

Mostly Cloudy

Saturday

68°F

Mostly Cloudy

Saturday Night

56°F

Rain Showers

Forecast for Alden, NY from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

26.6%

Diabetes

7.6%

Adult obesity

31.1%

Binge drinking

21.4%

Adult smoking

12.5%

No leisure activity

21.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL
High · LANCASTER · 1,652 students · 12.3:1 ratio
WILLIAM STREET SCHOOL
Middle · LANCASTER · 1,293 students · 14.1:1 ratio
CLARENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High · CLARENCE · 1,284 students · 11.4:1 ratio
CLARENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · CLARENCE · 972 students · 10.7:1 ratio
LANCASTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · LANCASTER · 873 students · 12.1:1 ratio
CAYUGA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · DEPEW · 864 students · 11.5:1 ratio
IROQUOIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High · ELMA · 663 students · 11.1:1 ratio
AKRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · AKRON · 562 students · 13.1:1 ratio