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Alden

New York · 2,605 residents · 2.718 sq mi
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Alden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $120,200. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,605
−2%since 2000
from 2,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
958 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Alden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,621
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,630 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,181
+16%since 2000
from $20,864 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,525)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian1.2%(31)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score7.1%(184)
Diversity Score
7
+161%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, New York?

Alden, New York has about 2,605 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alden, New York earns about $47,621 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 $120,200, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Alden, New York?

About 19.6% 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 148 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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