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Linden

North Carolina · 130 residents · 0.55 sq mi
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Linden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,300. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
+2%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
236 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+12%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
991291601902201990201020202024Linden
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,203
+9%since 2000
from $17,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−48.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(118)
Black3.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(100)
Black12.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(7)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.2%(54)
Diversity Score
41
+207%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, North Carolina?

Linden, North Carolina has about 130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linden, North Carolina earns about $48,750 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 $156,300.

How educated are people in Linden, North Carolina?

About 15.7% 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 15.0% 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 80 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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