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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lindenwold

New Jersey · 17,414 residents · 3.902 sq mi
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Lindenwold has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,080. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,414
−7%since 1990
from 18,734 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,463 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 4,801 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.3
+12%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,080
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,793 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,659
+27%since 1990
from $14,745 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $531 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 44.5% in 1990
56.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80%(14,991)
Black16.2%(3,027)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(623)
Asian2.2%(413)
Diversity Score46.8%(8,759)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(10,214)
Black27.4%(4,776)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,316)
Asian3.4%(599)
Diversity Score68.5%(11,924)
Diversity Score
68
+46%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 25.0 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindenwold, New Jersey?

Lindenwold, New Jersey has about 17,414 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lindenwold, New Jersey earns about $36,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lindenwold, New Jersey expensive?

In Lindenwold, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Lindenwold, New Jersey?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lindenwold, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lindenwold, New Jersey?

About 11.8% of people in Lindenwold, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lindenwold, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lindenwold, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,320 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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