Alden (town), New York
Encyclopedia
Alden is a town
in Erie County
, New York, United States
. The population was 10,470 at the 2000 census. The town is derived from a family name known to early settlers.
The Town of Alden is in the northeast part of Erie County and is east of Buffalo
. It contains a village also called Alden
.
. Part of the town was later given up to form the Town of Marilla
in 1853.
In 1856, the community of Alden in the town set itself off by incorporating as a village. The town was made more popular by the discovery of the black water baths in 1891. People would travel from Buffalo and from areas far east of the town to experience the healing powers of the black water baths.
, the town has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.4 km²), of which 34.5 square miles (89.3 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km²) (0.17%) is water. Ellicott Creek flows through the town.
The east town line is the border of Genesee County
(Town of Darien
), while part of the south town line forms the border of Wyoming County
(Town of Bennington
). Alden is also bordered by the Town of Newstead
(north), the Town of Lancaster
(west), and the Town of Marilla
(south).
Ellicott Creek
and Cayuga Creek
flow westward through the town.
U.S. Route 20
(Broadway) is an east-west highway across south part of the town and New York State Route 33
is a highway across the northern part.
of 2000, there were 10,470 people, 3,278 households, and 2,484 families residing in the town. The population density
was 303.9 people per square mile (117.3/km²). There were 3,398 housing units at an average density of 98.6 per square mile (38.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.96% White, 6.77% Black or African American
, 0.29% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races
, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.
There were 3,278 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples
living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 119.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,472, and the median income for a family was $53,969. Males had a median income of $32,458 versus $26,302 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $18,698. About 4.2% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
are located in the northwest part of the Town of Alden, which is known as Wende.
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
in Erie County
Erie County, New York
Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 919,040. The county seat is Buffalo. The county's name comes from Lake Erie, which in turn comes from the Erie tribe of American Indians who lived south and east of the lake before 1654.Erie...
, New York, United States
United States
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. The population was 10,470 at the 2000 census. The town is derived from a family name known to early settlers.
The Town of Alden is in the northeast part of Erie County and is east of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. It contains a village also called Alden
Alden (village), New York
Alden is a village in Erie County, New York, USA. The population was 2,666 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area....
.
History
The Town of Alden was established in 1823 from part of the Town of ClarenceClarence, New York
Clarence is a town located in the northeastern part of Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 30,673 according to the 2010 census. This represents an increase of 17.42% from the 2000 census figure . Clarence is also the name of a postal district in the south part of the town...
. Part of the town was later given up to form the Town of Marilla
Marilla, New York
Marilla is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 5,709 at the 2000 census. The name of the town is derived from Marilla Rogers, an early school teacher....
in 1853.
In 1856, the community of Alden in the town set itself off by incorporating as a village. The town was made more popular by the discovery of the black water baths in 1891. People would travel from Buffalo and from areas far east of the town to experience the healing powers of the black water baths.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.4 km²), of which 34.5 square miles (89.3 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km²) (0.17%) is water. Ellicott Creek flows through the town.
The east town line is the border of Genesee County
Genesee County, New York
Genesee County is a county located in Western New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,079. Its name is from the Seneca Indian word Gen-nis'-hee-yo meaning "The Beautiful Valley." Its county seat is Batavia.- History :...
(Town of Darien
Darien, New York
Darien is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 3,061 at the 2000 census.The Town of Darien lies in the southwest part of Genesee County, southwest of Batavia.- History :...
), while part of the south town line forms the border of Wyoming County
Wyoming County, New York
Wyoming County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. At the 2010 census, the population was 42,155. The county seat is Warsaw. The name is from a modified Delaware Indian word meaning "broad bottom lands"...
(Town of Bennington
Bennington, New York
Bennington is a town in Wyoming County, New York in the USA. The population was 3,349 during the 2000 census. The town was named after Bennington, Vermont....
). Alden is also bordered by the Town of Newstead
Newstead, New York
Newstead is the most northeastern town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 8,404 at the 2000 census. The name is reportedly derived from Newstead Abbey in England....
(north), the Town of Lancaster
Lancaster (town), New York
Lancaster is a town in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town population has 39,019 residents.The Town of Lancaster has a village also called Lancaster. The Town and Village are currently exploring consolidation of governmental functions. Both town and village are east of...
(west), and the Town of Marilla
Marilla, New York
Marilla is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 5,709 at the 2000 census. The name of the town is derived from Marilla Rogers, an early school teacher....
(south).
Ellicott Creek
Ellicott Creek
Ellicott Creek is a stream in Western New York, United States. It is a tributary of Tonawanda Creek, which in turn into the Niagara River.-Course:...
and Cayuga Creek
Cayuga Creek
Cayuga Creek is a small stream in western New York, USA. The creek enters Buffalo Creek in the northwest corner of the Town of West Seneca just upstream from the New York State Thruway crossing...
flow westward through the town.
U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 20 is an east–west United States highway. As the "0" in its route number implies, US 20 is a coast-to-coast route. Spanning , it is the longest road in the United States, and the route sparsely parallels Interstate 90...
(Broadway) is an east-west highway across south part of the town and New York State Route 33
New York State Route 33
New York State Route 33 is an east–west state highway in western New York in the United States. The route extends for just under from NY 5 in Buffalo in the west to NY 31 in Rochester in the east. It is, in fact, the only state highway that directly connects both cities, although...
is a highway across the northern part.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 10,470 people, 3,278 households, and 2,484 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 303.9 people per square mile (117.3/km²). There were 3,398 housing units at an average density of 98.6 per square mile (38.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.96% White, 6.77% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.29% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.
There were 3,278 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 119.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,472, and the median income for a family was $53,969. Males had a median income of $32,458 versus $26,302 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $18,698. About 4.2% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Alden
- AldenAlden (village), New YorkAlden is a village in Erie County, New York, USA. The population was 2,666 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- the Village of Alden in the east part of the town on US-20. - Alden CenterAlden Center, New YorkAlden Center, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Alden in Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– located by Westwood Road and Sandridge Road. - Alden Station – A location between Alden village and Crittenden.
- CrittendenCrittenden, New YorkCrittenden, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Alden in Erie County, New York, USA. In 1910 the Crittenden Creamery was located on Crittenden Rd. north of Genesee St., Rt 33. On January 31, 2011, the Crittenden Post Office 14038 was closed after a 160 years of service. It was...
– A hamletHamlet (place)A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
at Genesee Street (NY-33) and Crittenden Road. Many businesses are located around this important intersection. - DellwoodDellwood, New YorkDellwood, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Alden in southern Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A location on the western town line. - MillgroveMillgrove, New YorkMillgrove, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Alden in Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A small hamlet of several businesses and many residences around the intersection of Genesee Street (NY-33) and N. Millgrove Road. Many of the original businesses have been closed or converted to others uses. - Peters CornersPeters Corners, New YorkPeters Corners, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Alden in Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A location at the intersection of Genesee Street (NY-33), and South Newstead Road, composed of a few scattered residences. - Town LineTown Line, New YorkTown Line is a census-designated place in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 2,521 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area....
– a location on the western town line. - Town Line StationTown Line Station, New YorkTown Line Station, New York is an unincorporated hamlet in the town of Lancaster in Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A location at the western town line, bordering the Town of LancasterLancaster (town), New YorkLancaster is a town in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town population has 39,019 residents.The Town of Lancaster has a village also called Lancaster. The Town and Village are currently exploring consolidation of governmental functions. Both town and village are east of...
. It is north of Town Line. - WendeWende, New YorkWende, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Alden in Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A region in the northwest corner of the town, where several public institutions are located. - West AldenWest Alden, New YorkWest Alden, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Alden in Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A location at the intersection of Broadway and Sandridge Road, west of the village of Alden.
Additional information about Alden
The Erie County Home, the Erie County Correctional Facility, and Wende Correctional FacilityWende Correctional Facility
Wende Correctional Facility is a maximum security prison located in Town of Alden in Erie County, New York. The prison is named for this region of Alden...
are located in the northwest part of the Town of Alden, which is known as Wende.