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Linden

Alabama · 2,424 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 $22,303. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,100. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,424
−5%since 1990
from 2,544 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
677 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 711 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+3%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Linden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,303
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,536
+61%since 1990
from $10,279 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
29.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$268
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $218 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Alabama?

Linden, Alabama has about 2,424 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Linden, Alabama?

The typical household in Linden, Alabama earns about $22,303 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 $53,100, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Alabama?

About 13.3% 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 29.6% of people in Linden, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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