About Alden
Set in the central part of Kansas, Alden is a tiny community with an estimated population of 116.
Officially, Alden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 773 residents per square mile.
📰 Alden News Today
- Raymond D. Bond Obituary (2026) - Bonner Springs, KS - Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- 14776 S Alden St, Olathe, KS 66062 Realtor.com · Jun 2
- Sara Lynne Bowers Obituary (2026) - Basehor, KS - Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Jerry DeFries Obituary (2026) - Bonner Springs, KS - Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Nellie Marie Jacks Obituary (2026) - Tonganoxie, KS - Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. Legacy obituary · Aug 8
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What Makes Alden Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Alden — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.15 sq mi.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)116
Rank in state#475 of 626
Land area0.15 sq mi
Density773/sq mi
Coordinates38.2438, -98.3117