Alden, NY is a small town located in the western part of New York state. With a population of just under 10,000 people, it is significantly smaller than the US average. The population density is 288.88 people per square mile, which is much greater than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. In the Alden area, there are plenty of small businesses to explore such as C&L Country Store for retail shopping and The Village Diner for delicious meals with friends and family. For outdoor activities, visitors can enjoy exploring the nearby nature trails at Chestnut Ridge Park or go fishing in Elma Meadows Park. There are also numerous demographic organizations and sporting events in Alden such as the Alden Soccer Association which offers competitive soccer leagues for kids and adults alike.
The population in Alden is 9,874. There are 288 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alden is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alden is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alden
- 49.0% are married
- 9.4% are divorced
- 31.9% are married with children
- 13.2% have children, but are single
Race in Alden
- 81.9% are White
- 12.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander