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Linden

New Jersey · 45,752 residents (2025 est.) · 10.688 sq mi
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Linden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,915. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $419,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,192
+12%since 2000
from 39,394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,135 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 3,686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:45,752 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36K38K40K43K45K1990201020202024Linden
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,915
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,345 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,092
+93%since 2000
from $21,314 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+2%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$419,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,731
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+38%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(22,827)
Black22.3%(8,782)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(5,674)
Asian2.3%(914)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.9%(27,938)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(13,323)
Black27%(11,947)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(15,546)
Asian3.9%(1,711)
Other3.8%(1,665)
Diversity Score88.7%(39,185)
Diversity Score
89
+25%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
36.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2016
from 51.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 25.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, New Jersey?

Linden, New Jersey has about 44,192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, New Jersey?

The typical household in Linden, New Jersey earns about $92,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linden, New Jersey expensive?

In Linden, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $419,700, and the typical rent is about $1,731 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, New Jersey?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Linden, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linden, New Jersey?

About 9.6% of people in Linden, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,491 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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