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Linden

Texas · 1,825 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 $34,076. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 431 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,600. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,825
−19%since 2000
from 2,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
517 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+13%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Linden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,076
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,995
+14%since 2000
from $14,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+70%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,210)
Black19.5%(356)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(139)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.9%(17)
Diversity Score57.6%(1,051)
Diversity Score
58
+32%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Texas?

Linden, Texas has about 1,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Texas?

The typical household in Linden, Texas earns about $34,076 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 $103,600, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Texas?

About 13.0% 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 34.5% 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 550 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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