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 $70,993 with a poverty rate of 22.56%. The median age in Linda is 29.9 years: 29.6 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Linda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,992 | 51.55% |
| Two or more races | 4,518 | 19.42% |
| Asian | 3,112 | 13.38% |
| Other race | 1,909 | 8.21% |
| Black or African American | 968 | 4.16% |
| Native American | 589 | 2.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 174 | 0.75% |
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 | 7,095 | 3.27 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Married | 3,267 | 4.13 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 1,854 | 1.36 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 1,378 | 3.81 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Male | 596 | 3.26 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,338 | 9.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,458 | 10.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,159 | 8.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 650 | 4.84% |
| High School Graduate | 3,374 | 25.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,566 | 11.66% |
| Some College | 3,887 | 28.94% |
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 | 5,944 | 5,180 | 782 |
| Hispanic | 3,948 | 2,436 | 329 |
| 2+ Races | 2,133 | 1,786 | 342 |
| Asian | 1,744 | 1,284 | 287 |
| Other Race | 866 | 488 | 34 |
| Black | 581 | 556 | 134 |
| Native American | 271 | 214 | 54 |
| Islander | 103 | 91 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 23.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,049 | $0 | $53,763 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,324 | $77,636 | $55,915 |
| High School Graduate | $35,503 | $37,556 | $34,713 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,684 | $36,579 | $18,716 |
| Overall | $42,213 | $48,397 | $36,943 |
| Some College | $45,340 | $52,178 | $42,297 |
$42,213
Average Earnings
$48,397
Average Male
$36,943
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.43% of Linda residents speak only English, while 34.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,494 | 2,375 | 27.96% |
| White | 8,302 | 1,848 | 22.26% |
| Multiple | 4,509 | 1,207 | 26.77% |
| Asian | 3,103 | 454 | 14.63% |
| Other | 1,906 | 265 | 13.9% |
| Native | 589 | 184 | 31.24% |
| Black | 968 | 153 | 15.81% |
| Islander | 174 | 41 | 23.56% |
22.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.01%
Male Poverty Rate
23.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Linda is Native, with 31.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Linda is Other, with 13.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.34% |
| High School | 22.17% |
| Some College | 16.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.67% |
| Female Employed | 11.66% |
| Male Employed | 8.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $71,953 |
| Households | $57,427 | $70,993 |
| Married Families | $70,361 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,571 | $54,278 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,411
Number of Veterans
1,331
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 411 |
| Second Gulf War | 331 |
| First Gulf War | 310 |
| Korea | 75 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 367 |
| 55 to 64 | 354 |
| 75+ | 261 |
| 65 to 74 | 245 |
| 18 to 34 | 184 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 985 | 11.51% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 3.69% |
| Black | 165 | 23.81% |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 49 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 30 | 8.62% |
| Other Race | 20 | 1.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
70.43%
Born in Linda
83.18%
Native Born
16.82%
Foreign Born
7.29%
Non Citizen
9.53%
Naturalized
83.18% of Linda residents were born in the United States, with 70.43% having been born in California. 7.29% 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% |