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Linda

California · 21,654 residents · 8.586 sq mi
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Linda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,529. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $242,900. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,654
+61%since 2000
from 13,474 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,522 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 1,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
+23%since 2000
from 25.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K15K18K22K25K1990201020202024Linda
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,529
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,753 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,501
+98%since 2000
from $9,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,900
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+44%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(6,670)
Black3%(404)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(2,984)
Asian18.2%(2,459)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.4%(10,435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39%(8,455)
Black4.3%(928)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(7,629)
Asian12%(2,593)
Other9.2%(1,999)
Diversity Score87.2%(18,875)
Diversity Score
87
+13%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linda, California?

Linda, California has about 21,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linda, California?

The typical household in Linda, California earns about $48,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linda, California expensive?

In Linda, California, the median home is worth about $242,900, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Linda, California?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Linda, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linda, California?

About 23.6% of people in Linda, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linda, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Linda, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,611 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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