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Linden

Iowa · 210 residents (2025 est.) · 0.783 sq mi
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Linden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,813. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150
−34%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−16%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:210 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1351802252703151990201020202024Linden
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,813
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,843
+128%since 2000
from $14,392 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+15%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(5)
Diversity Score9.7%(14)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Iowa?

Linden, Iowa has about 150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Iowa?

The typical household in Linden, Iowa earns about $107,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linden, Iowa expensive?

In Linden, Iowa, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Linden, Iowa?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Linden, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linden, Iowa?

About 14.7% of people in Linden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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