Linden city is located in Union County New Jersey. Linden city has a 2024 population of 44,597. Linden city is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 2.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,540 in 2020.
The average household income in Linden city is $114,403 with a poverty rate of 8.96%. The median age in Linden city is 39.8 years: 39.8 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Linden city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,542 | 37.93% |
| Black or African American | 12,271 | 28.14% |
| Two or more races | 6,811 | 15.62% |
| Other race | 6,374 | 14.61% |
| Asian | 1,566 | 3.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,290 | 2.84 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 6,857 | 3.42 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 4,271 | 1.23 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Female | 2,763 | 3.64 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 1,399 | 3.28 | 62 | 38 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,175 | 7.04% |
| Associates Degree | 3,143 | 10.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,937 | 15.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,263 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 10,282 | 33.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,382 | 7.71% |
| Some College | 5,720 | 18.51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,572 | 8,407 | 1,895 |
| White | 10,140 | 9,110 | 2,634 |
| Black | 8,632 | 7,393 | 1,997 |
| 2+ Races | 4,783 | 4,110 | 856 |
| Other Race | 4,146 | 3,090 | 642 |
| Asian | 1,002 | 890 | 564 |
| Islander | 38 | 25 | 14 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,869 | $82,930 | $59,174 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,183 | $72,798 | $71,853 |
| High School Graduate | $47,156 | $53,104 | $35,733 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,757 | $46,291 | $26,141 |
| Overall | $50,862 | $57,529 | $41,722 |
| Some College | $47,423 | $60,791 | $38,617 |
$50,862
Average Earnings
$57,529
Average Male
$41,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.4% of Linden city residents speak only English, while 56.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,429 | 1,562 | 11.63% |
| Hispanic | 15,437 | 1,433 | 9.28% |
| Other | 6,243 | 927 | 14.85% |
| Black | 12,121 | 860 | 7.1% |
| Multiple | 6,792 | 322 | 4.74% |
| Asian | 1,548 | 51 | 3.29% |
8.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.36%
Male Poverty Rate
10.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Linden city is Other, with 14.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Linden city is Asian, with 3.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.96% |
| Some College | 7.76% |
| High School | 7.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.86% |
| Female Employed | 6.8% |
| Male Employed | 2.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,530 | $120,525 |
| Households | $91,036 | $114,403 |
| Married Families | $114,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,632 | $74,358 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
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
1,268
Number of Veterans
1,254
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 407 |
| Second Gulf War | 195 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| World War II | 27 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 483 |
| 65 to 74 | 310 |
| 55 to 64 | 231 |
| 35 to 54 | 200 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 663 | 4.79% |
| Black | 460 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 1.43% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 32 | 2.77% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.27% |
| Islander | 11 | 28.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
43.04%
Born in Linden city
64.29%
Native Born
35.71%
Foreign Born
14%
Non Citizen
21.71%
Naturalized
64.29% of Linden city residents were born in the United States, with 43.04% having been born in New Jersey. 14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 47,832 | 647 | 1.37% |
| 2028 | 47,185 | 647 | 1.39% |
| 2027 | 46,538 | 647 | 1.41% |
| 2026 | 45,891 | 647 | 1.43% |
| 2025 | 45,244 | 647 | 1.45% |
| 2024 | 44,597 | 647 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 43,950 | 647 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 43,303 | -388 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 43,691 | 151 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 43,540 | 1,152 | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 42,388 | -47 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 42,435 | 64 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 42,371 | 108 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 42,263 | 644 | 1.55% |
| 2015 | 41,619 | 277 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 41,342 | 281 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 41,061 | 224 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 40,837 | 141 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 40,696 | 103 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 40,593 | 0 | 0% |