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Linden

Wisconsin · 504 residents · 0.78 sq mi
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Linden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,347. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 15% 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 $124,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
−18%since 2000
from 615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+35%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4184725265796331990201020202024Linden
2024553
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,347
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,571
+81%since 2000
from $16,331 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(470)
Black1.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score7.8%(39)
Diversity Score
8
+1804%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linden, Wisconsin?

Linden, Wisconsin has about 504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linden, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Linden, Wisconsin earns about $60,347 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 $124,400, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Linden, Wisconsin?

About 15.0% 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 7.6% 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 68 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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