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Linden

New Jersey · 40,499 residents · 10.688 sq mi
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Linden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,499
+3%since 2000
from 39,394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,789 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K38K40K43K45K1990201020202024Linden
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,859
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,345 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,011
+27%since 2000
from $21,314 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,900
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+83%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(18,089)
Black25.7%(10,403)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(10,095)
Asian2.6%(1,066)
Other1.9%(750)
Diversity Score83.7%(33,907)
Diversity Score
84
+18%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
32.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, New Jersey?

Linden, New Jersey has about 40,499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linden, New Jersey earns about $55,859 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 $335,900, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, New Jersey?

About 18.4% 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 7.5% 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 3,798 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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