Census Bureau data for Linden city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Linden city
- What is the median household income in Linden city?
- The median household income in Linden city is $30,313 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Linden city?
- The poverty rate in Linden city is 19.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Linden city?
- $94,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Linden city?
- The median gross rent in Linden city is $753 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Linden city residents have a college degree?
- 15.1% of adults in Linden city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,879
Median Income
$30,313
Median Home Value
$94,700
Poverty Rate
19.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.6%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-7,642 (-20.1%)
Home Value:
+$4,100 (+4.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.5 pp (-2.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.0 pp (+24.8%)
Unemployment:
-2.2 pp (-20.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,879
Median Age
44.0
Female
53.2%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 42.8%
Black 56.8%
Asian 0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$30,313
±$3,692
-$31,714 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$50,309
Median Family Income
$50,050
Poverty Rate
19.3%
+8.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
32.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
30.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.8%
$10–15k
13.3%
$15–25k
14.6%
$25–35k
17.9%
$35–50k
11.9%
$50–75k
9.3%
$75–100k
3.8%
$100–150k
8.6%
$150–200k
5.0%
$200k+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,002
Owner-Occupied
48.1%
Renter-Occupied
51.9%
Vacancy Rate
21.9%
Median Home Value
$94,700
-$100,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$753
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
60.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
27.9%
$50–100k
29.4%
$100–200k
23.6%
$200–300k
6.9%
$300–500k
3.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
27.7%
$500–1k
51.1%
$1–1.5k
4.0%
$2–2.5k
17.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
19.3%
1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
28.9%
3+
23.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.7%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
9.2%
5–19 units
8.7%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
10.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.1%
1940–1969
3.7%
1970–1999
23.3%
2000–2009
5.1%
2010+
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.1%
-12.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.5%
Some College / Associate
25.0%
Less Than High School
2.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Unemployment Rate
8.6%
+3.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.0%
Self-Employed
2.9%
Government Workers
19.8%
Private For-Profit
77.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.4%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Agriculture
12.4%
Retail
9.7%
Public Admin
6.8%
Transportation
6.3%
Finance
5.9%
Arts/Entmt.
3.3%
Information
3.0%
Construction
2.1%
Prof. Services
0.5%
Occupation
Production
31.3%
Sales
26.8%
Management
21.6%
Food Prep
10.4%
Construction
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.1 min
Drove Alone
80.5%
Carpool
11.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.0%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
783
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
33.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
5.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.1%
5–9
2.7%
10–14
9.0%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
10.0%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
7.1%
85+
7.0%
Under 18: 23.2%
Working age (18–64): 76.8%
65 and over: 16.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.6%
With a Disability
22.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.2%
Uninsured
10.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.0%
Has a Computer
83.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023