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Linden

Tennessee · 908 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 $32,969. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% 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 $95,500. With a median age of 47.7, 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 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
908
−11%since 2000
from 1,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
903 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+7%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8169941K1K2K1990201020202024Linden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,969
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,134 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,555
+1%since 2000
from $19,410 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+47%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(943)
Black5.5%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(148)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(815)
Black5.9%(54)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.5%(168)
Diversity Score
18
+27%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Tennessee?

Linden, Tennessee has about 908 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Linden, Tennessee earns about $32,969 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Tennessee?

About 11.6% 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 16.4% 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 191 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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