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Linden

Tennessee · 1,015 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Linden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,134. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,015
−8%since 1990
from 1,099 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,010 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,094 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.6
+15%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8169941K1K2K1990201020202024Linden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,134
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,410
+125%since 1990
from $8,641 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$351
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
31.5% rent
2.0
−14%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,034)
Black5.9%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.3%(157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(943)
Black5.5%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score14.6%(148)
15
+2%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+1%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Linden, Tennessee?

Linden, Tennessee has about 1,015 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Linden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Linden, Tennessee earns about $25,134 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linden, Tennessee expensive?

In Linden, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $49,500, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Tennessee?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Linden, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linden, Tennessee?

About 23.9% of people in Linden, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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