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Linden

Texas · 1,809 residents (2025 est.) · 3.53 sq mi
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Linden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,661. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,932
−14%since 2000
from 2,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
547 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+4%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,809 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Linden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,661
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,106
+76%since 2000
from $14,846 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+68%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(1,739)
Black19.6%(443)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(37)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.5%(982)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(1,301)
Black20.7%(400)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(50)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other9.3%(179)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,194)
Diversity Score
62
+42%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 47.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Texas?

Linden, Texas has about 1,932 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Texas?

The typical household in Linden, Texas earns about $43,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linden, Texas expensive?

In Linden, Texas, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Texas?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Linden, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linden, Texas?

About 32.1% of people in Linden, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 443 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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