Alden (village), New York facts for kids
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Alden
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The former Erie Railroad station in Alden in January 2021.
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Location in Erie County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Town | Alden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.72 sq mi (7.04 km2) |
| • Land | 2.72 sq mi (7.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,604 |
| • Density | 958.06/sq mi (369.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14004
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-01088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0942255 |
Alden is a small village located in Erie County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,604 people lived there.
Alden is part of the larger Buffalo–Niagara Falls area. This means it's connected to these bigger cities. The village is in the center of the Town of Alden. Its main street is Broadway, which is also known as U.S. Route 20.
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History of Alden Village
When Was Alden Established?
Alden became an official village in 1869. This means it got its own local government at that time.
Village Decisions
In 1996, the people living in Alden had a vote. They decided not to join the larger Town of Alden. This means the village kept its own separate government.
Geography of Alden
How Big is Alden?
The village of Alden covers an area of about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers inside the village limits.
Main Roads in Alden
U.S. Route 20 (Broadway) is an important road that goes through Alden. Another road, called Exchange Street, meets Broadway in the village. Exchange Street used to be known as New York State Route 239.
Population of Alden
How Many People Live in Alden?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 150 | — | |
| 1860 | 285 | 90.0% | |
| 1880 | 521 | — | |
| 1890 | 533 | 2.3% | |
| 1900 | 607 | 13.9% | |
| 1910 | 828 | 36.4% | |
| 1920 | 755 | −8.8% | |
| 1930 | 846 | 12.1% | |
| 1940 | 954 | 12.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,252 | 31.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,042 | 63.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,651 | 29.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,488 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,457 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,666 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,605 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,604 | 0.0% | |
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The population of Alden has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,666 people living in the village. By 2020, the population was 2,604.
Homes and Families in Alden
In 2000, there were 1,083 households in Alden. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 723 of these were families.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. Some households were single parents or people living alone.
Age Groups in Alden
The people in Alden come from all age groups. In 2000, about 26% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years old.
Famous People from Alden
Alden has been home to several notable individuals. These are people who became well-known in different fields.
- Lyman K. Bass: He was born in Alden and later became a United States congressman.
- Mike Cole: He served as a New York state assemblyman.
- Edmund F. Cooke: Another person from Alden who became a US congressman.
- Charles H. Larkin: A pioneer politician in Wisconsin.
- Doreen Taylor: A country music singer.
See also
In Spanish: Alden (villa) para niños
