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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alden

New York · 2,666 residents · 2.718 sq mi
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The short version

Alden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,630. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $86,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,666
+9%since 1990
from 2,457 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.8
+10%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Alden
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56%(161)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.4%(198)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.3%(221)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.6%(175)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.5%(121)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.9%(344)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.9%(477)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.2%(325)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.9%(237)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.3%(221)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.6%(149)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.4%(37)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,630
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,864
+54%since 1990
from $13,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
29.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(2,445)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,627)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.6%(15)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.8%(75)
Mexican0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.9%(25)
Ancestry
German35.2%(926)
Polish27.2%(717)
Italian15.9%(419)
English11.1%(292)
Irish10.6%(279)
American4.7%(123)
Hungarian1.9%(50)
Swedish1.2%(32)
French1.2%(31)
Croatian1.1%(29)
British0.9%(24)
Scottish0.9%(24)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.7%(18)
Ukrainian0.6%(15)
Danish0.5%(13)
Norwegian0.4%(10)
Czech0.3%(8)
Arab0.2%(6)
Lebanese0.2%(6)
Jamaican0.2%(5)
Belgian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.9%(331)
Married57.2%(594)
Widowed1.5%(16)
Divorced9.4%(98)
Women 15+
Never married19%(202)
Married54.5%(579)
Widowed13.1%(139)
Divorced13.5%(143)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, New York?

Alden, New York has about 2,666 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Alden, New York earns about $41,630 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 $86,600, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Alden, New York?

About 16.5% 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 209 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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