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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Linden

Texas · 2,256 residents · 3.53 sq mi
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Linden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,250. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,100. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,256
−5%since 1990
from 2,375 in 1990
1990 – 2025
639 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 673 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+16%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Linden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,846
+54%since 1990
from $9,612 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.5%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
64.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
35.5% rent
1.8
−12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,937)
Black17.9%(425)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.6%(941)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(1,739)
Black19.6%(443)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(37)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score43.5%(982)
44
+10%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 21.4 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, Texas?

Linden, Texas has about 2,256 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Linden, Texas?

The typical household in Linden, Texas earns about $25,250 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 $45,100, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Texas?

About 14.3% 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 18.5% 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 119 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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