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Alden

New York · 2,755 residents (2025 est.) · 2.718 sq mi
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Alden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,541. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,633
−1%since 2000
from 2,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,755 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Alden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,541
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,630 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,418
+94%since 2000
from $20,864 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−6%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,627)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,496)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(81)
Asian0.9%(25)
Other0.8%(20)
Diversity Score12.5%(330)
Diversity Score
13
+363%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, New York?

Alden, New York has about 2,633 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alden, New York?

The typical household in Alden, New York earns about $70,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alden, New York expensive?

In Alden, New York, the median home is worth about $213,500, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Alden, New York?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alden, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alden, New York?

About 7.6% of people in Alden, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alden, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Alden, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 176 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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