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Linden

Iowa · 199 residents · 0.783 sq mi
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Linden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,833. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
−12%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351802252703151990201020202024Linden
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,833
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,766
+86%since 2000
from $14,392 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−16%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(195)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other11%(22)
Diversity Score25.4%(51)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
13.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Iowa?

Linden, Iowa has about 199 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Iowa?

The typical household in Linden, Iowa earns about $65,833 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 $77,000, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Iowa?

About 19.9% 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 2.4% of people in Linden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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