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Linden

Wisconsin · 498 residents (2025 est.) · 0.78 sq mi
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Linden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,273. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
553
−10%since 2000
from 615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+29%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:498 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4184725265796331990201020202024Linden
2024553
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,273
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,378
+104%since 2000
from $16,331 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+15%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+43%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(609)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(28)
Diversity Score16.2%(90)
Diversity Score
16
+3866%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
11.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Wisconsin?

Linden, Wisconsin has about 553 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Linden, Wisconsin earns about $62,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linden, Wisconsin expensive?

In Linden, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $167,500, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Wisconsin?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Linden, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linden, Wisconsin?

About 6.7% of people in Linden, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linden, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Linden, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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