Colden, New York

Colden, New York
Town center, July 2021
Location in Erie County and the state of New York
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 42°38′39″N 78°41′05″W / 42.64417°N 78.68472°W / 42.64417; -78.68472
Country United States
State New York
CountyErie
Incorporated1827
Named afterCadwallader D. Colden
Government
 • MayorJames DePasquale (D)
  • Gerald F. Pietraszek (R)
  • Jesse Hyrcik (D)
  • Patricia Zurbrick (R)
  • (R)
Area
 • Total
35.72 sq mi (92.52 km2)
 • Land35.63 sq mi (92.29 km2)
 • Water0.089 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
1,183 ft (361 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,121
 • Density87.4/sq mi (33.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code716
FIPS code36-029-16870
Websitetownofcolden.com

Colden is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 3,121 at the 2020 census. The town derives its name from Cadwallader D. Colden, a state senator. Colden is an interior town in the southeastern part of the county. It is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County.