Linda is a CDP located in Butte County California. Linda has a 2024 population of 24,177. Linda is currently growing at a rate of 1.93% annually and its population has increased by 10.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,842 in 2020.
The average household income in Linda is $77,747 with a poverty rate of 21.76%. The median age in Linda is 30.3 years: 30.4 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Linda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,260 | 48.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,968 | 21.4% |
| Asian | 2,859 | 12.32% |
| Other race | 2,567 | 11.06% |
| Black or African American | 882 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 659 | 2.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,158 | 3.23 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 3,239 | 4.04 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 1,837 | 1.26 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Female | 1,448 | 3.81 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Male | 634 | 3.47 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,336 | 9.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,394 | 10.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,211 | 8.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 701 | 5.14% |
| High School Graduate | 3,841 | 28.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,142 | 8.37% |
| Some College | 4,015 | 29.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,067 | 5,411 | 916 |
| Hispanic | 4,140 | 2,915 | 352 |
| 2+ Races | 2,234 | 1,886 | 374 |
| Asian | 1,741 | 1,298 | 240 |
| Other Race | 1,289 | 830 | 48 |
| Black | 563 | 563 | 148 |
| Native American | 283 | 264 | 55 |
| Islander | 20 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 26.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,905 | $71,176 | $53,971 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,593 | $83,393 | $77,670 |
| High School Graduate | $39,705 | $41,563 | $39,089 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,778 | $37,837 | $15,781 |
| Overall | $47,803 | $55,466 | $40,100 |
| Some College | $48,548 | $55,733 | $42,051 |
$47,803
Average Earnings
$55,466
Average Male
$40,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.07% of Linda residents speak only English, while 33.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,471 | 1,865 | 22.02% |
| Hispanic | 8,536 | 1,863 | 21.83% |
| Multiple | 4,968 | 1,150 | 23.15% |
| Asian | 2,859 | 755 | 26.41% |
| Other | 2,564 | 307 | 11.97% |
| Native | 659 | 217 | 32.93% |
| Black | 882 | 211 | 23.92% |
21.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.26%
Male Poverty Rate
22.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Linda is Native, with 32.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Linda is Other, with 11.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.02% |
| High School | 22.57% |
| Some College | 14.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.05% |
| Female Employed | 11.43% |
| Male Employed | 7.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,235 | $78,581 |
| Households | $69,161 | $77,747 |
| Married Families | $81,627 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,188 | $59,611 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,361
Number of Veterans
1,307
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 347 |
| First Gulf War | 340 |
| Vietnam | 340 |
| Korea | 61 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 344 |
| 35 to 54 | 337 |
| 65 to 74 | 238 |
| 75+ | 229 |
| 18 to 34 | 213 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 970 | 11.78% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 3.27% |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 5.91% |
| Black | 129 | 21.98% |
| Asian | 64 | 3.23% |
| Other Race | 29 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 16 | 4.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.61%
Born in Linda
84.16%
Native Born
15.84%
Foreign Born
6.38%
Non Citizen
9.46%
Naturalized
84.16% of Linda residents were born in the United States, with 71.61% having been born in California. 6.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,177 | 458 | 1.93% |
| 2023 | 23,719 | 457 | 1.96% |
| 2022 | 23,262 | -42 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 23,304 | 1,462 | 6.69% |
| 2020 | 21,842 | 1,614 | 7.98% |
| 2019 | 20,228 | 914 | 4.73% |
| 2018 | 19,314 | 242 | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 19,072 | 477 | 2.57% |
| 2016 | 18,595 | 339 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 18,256 | -378 | -2.03% |
| 2014 | 18,634 | 192 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 18,442 | 541 | 3.02% |
| 2012 | 17,901 | 18 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 17,883 | 110 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 17,773 | 0 | 0% |