Colden is a town in Erie County, New York, United States.

[3] The town derives its name from Cadwallader D. Colden, a state senator.

Colden is an interior town in the southeastern part of the county.

[3] New York State Route 240 passes through the southwest part of the town.

18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.