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Alden

New York · 2,604 residents · 2.718 sq mi
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Alden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,604
−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: 280
Median age
44.1
+17%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Alden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,444
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,630 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,308
+45%since 2000
from $20,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
34.1% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,431)
Black1.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(46)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other2.4%(63)
Diversity Score15.7%(408)
Diversity Score
16
+478%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alden, New York?

Alden, New York has about 2,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alden, New York earns about $59,444 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 $149,700, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Alden, New York?

About 28.8% 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 6.5% 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 147 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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