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The Town of Alden was incorporated in 1823, and contains a village also called Alden. The town was formed from the Town of Clarence. Part of the town was given up to form the Town of Marilla. The first settlers arrived in Alden around 1810 and the first school opened in 1815.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 89.4 km² (34.5 mi²). 89.3 km² (34.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.17% water. Ellicott Creek flows through the town.
Alden in on the eastern border of the county, adjacent to Genesee County.
As of the census 2 of 2000, there are 10,470 people, 3,278 households, and 2,484 families residing in the town. The population densityIf you were linked from a country article: the density there is based on land area, see below Population density can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. However it is most frequently applied to living organisms. Population density is usually ex is 117.3/km² (303.9/mi²). There are 3,398 housing units at an average density of 38.1/km² (98.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 90.96% White, 6.77% Black or African AmericanThe United States Census Bureau uses the federal government's definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a s, 0.29% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other racesThe United States Census Bureau uses the federal government's definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a s, and 0.27% from two or more races. 2.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,278 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% are married couples living together, 7.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% are non-families. 20.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the town the population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 119.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 121.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $47,472, and the median income for a family is $53,969. Males have a median income of $32,458 versus $26,302 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,698. 5.9% of the population and 4.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.