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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Linden

Alabama · 2,544 residents · 3.579 sq mi
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Linden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,300. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,544
+5%vs 2000
vs 2,424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
711 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Linden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,188
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,303 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,279
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,536 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$218
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $268 in 2000
US average: $450
68.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.7% in 2000
31.9% rent
2.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(1,257)
Black46%(1,114)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(26)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(1,552)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(1,490)
Black41.4%(1,054)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61%(1,552)
61
−5%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.6%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Linden, Alabama?

Linden, Alabama has about 2,544 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Linden, Alabama?

The typical household in Linden, Alabama earns about $22,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linden, Alabama expensive?

In Linden, Alabama, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $218 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Alabama?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Linden, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linden, Alabama?

About 26.7% of people in Linden, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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