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Alden, NY
Village in Erie County, New York.
Population
2,633
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
969
ZIP codes
0
Alden and its ZIP codes
Alden at a glance
- Alden is about 2.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,541, 18% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,500 (50% below New York) and median rent is $945 a month.
Local data for Alden, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alden, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,541
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$213,500
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (926), Polish Americans (717), Italian Americans (419).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Alden.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,996
464,902 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,801
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8B
FY 2026, $8,436 per person
How people get to work
Alden, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alden, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,242
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,364
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 15°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alden, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Alden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Town LineCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.6 |
| CorfuVillage | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| ClarenceCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| AkronVillage | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| LancasterVillage | 8.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Elma CenterCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 6.3 |
| Billington HeightsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| Clarence CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Harris HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| DepewVillage | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| East AuroraVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| AtticaVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| AlexanderVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| West SenecaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 21.4 |
| WilliamsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| StrykersvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alden, NY in?
- Alden is in Erie County, New York.
- What is the population of Alden, NY?
- About 2,633 people live in Alden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alden?
- Nearby places include Town Line (3.5 mi), Corfu (6.5 mi), Clarence (7.3 mi), Akron (8.1 mi), Lancaster (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023