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Linden

Texas · 1,988 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 $29,423. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,988
−12%since 2000
from 2,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
563 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+2%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Linden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,423
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,439
+17%since 2000
from $14,846 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,412)
Black20.9%(416)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(113)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other3.5%(70)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,156)
Diversity Score
58
+34%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Texas?

Linden, Texas has about 1,988 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Texas?

The typical household in Linden, Texas earns about $29,423 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Texas?

About 12.7% 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 22.5% 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 387 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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