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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Linden

North Carolina · 127 residents · 0.55 sq mi
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Linden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 40% since 1990, a loss of 83 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $85,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
−40%since 1990
from 210 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.3
+15%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
991291601902201990201020202024Linden
2024129
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 51.6%(2)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.1%(9)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.1%(9)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.9%(10)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.3%(8)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.3%(8)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415%(19)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416.5%(21)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6414.2%(18)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7411%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.3%(8)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.8%(1)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,617
+95%since 1990
from $9,041 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+84%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
11.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Linden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(205)
Black2.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(118)
Black3.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
English17.1%(22)
American15.5%(20)
Irish9.3%(12)
French3.9%(5)
Scottish3.1%(4)
Italian2.3%(3)
German0.8%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.6%(11)
Married60.8%(31)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.6%(9)
Women 15+
Never married30.4%(17)
Married53.6%(30)
Widowed12.5%(7)
Divorced3.6%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, North Carolina?

Linden, North Carolina has about 127 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Linden, North Carolina?

The typical household in Linden, North Carolina earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linden, North Carolina expensive?

In Linden, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, North Carolina?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Linden, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linden, North Carolina?

About 7.9% of people in Linden, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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