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Linden

Michigan · 4,142 residents · 2.355 sq mi
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Linden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,511. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value is $161,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,142
+45%since 2000
from 2,861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.7
+16%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Linden
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(176)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(252)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.8%(282)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(273)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(192)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(428)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(486)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(515)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.8%(490)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412%(497)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.6%(356)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.7%(195)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,511
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,872
+43%since 2000
from $23,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Linden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,787)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,783)
Black0.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(113)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other1.8%(73)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German42%(1,646)
English15.9%(622)
Italian14.3%(559)
American13.8%(543)
Irish11.9%(465)
Polish6%(236)
French5.4%(212)
Canadian3.4%(135)
Dutch2.5%(100)
British2.3%(92)
Scottish1.5%(59)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1%(40)
Norwegian0.7%(27)
Swedish0.5%(20)
Czech0.4%(16)
Belgian0.4%(15)
Welsh0.4%(14)
Armenian0.2%(9)
Lebanese0.2%(7)
Austrian0.2%(7)
Hungarian0.2%(7)
Slovak0.2%(7)
Swiss0.2%(6)
Ukrainian0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30%(497)
Married50.3%(832)
Widowed3.6%(59)
Divorced16.1%(266)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(335)
Married55.5%(941)
Widowed12.3%(208)
Divorced12.4%(210)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Michigan?

Linden, Michigan has about 4,142 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Michigan?

The typical household in Linden, Michigan earns about $64,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linden, Michigan expensive?

In Linden, Michigan, the median home is worth about $161,100, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Michigan?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Linden, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linden, Michigan?

About 9.0% of people in Linden, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,727 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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