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Linden

California · 1,784 residents · 7.409 sq mi
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Linden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,286. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $417,500. Households here earn about 30% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,784
+62%since 2000
from 1,103 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9741K2K2K3K1990201020202024Linden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,286
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,388
+44%since 2000
from $21,094 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$417,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,273
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+39%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(905)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(155)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(367)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(1,326)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(385)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other1.3%(23)
Diversity Score47.8%(853)
Diversity Score
48
+44%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.9 min
+149%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, California?

Linden, California has about 1,784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, California?

The typical household in Linden, California earns about $79,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linden, California expensive?

In Linden, California, the median home is worth about $417,500, and the typical rent is about $1,273 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, California?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Linden, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linden, California?

About 11.3% of people in Linden, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 440 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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