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Linden

Iowa · 200 residents · 0.783 sq mi
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Linden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,667. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
200
−12%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
255 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351802252703151990201020202024Linden
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,667
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,699
+99%since 2000
from $14,392 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.7%(31)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Iowa?

Linden, Iowa has about 200 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Iowa?

The typical household in Linden, Iowa earns about $76,667 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Iowa?

About 11.4% 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 7.7% 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 5 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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