Linden is a town located in Perry County Tennessee. Linden has a 2024 population of 1,125. It is also the county seat of Perry County. Linden is currently growing at a rate of 2.93% annually and its population has increased by 13.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 995 in 2020.
The average household income in Linden is $52,920 with a poverty rate of 13.72%. The median age in Linden is 43.9 years: 33.8 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Linden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,136 | 77.33% |
| Asian | 186 | 12.66% |
| Two or more races | 128 | 8.71% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 439 | 3.09 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Married | 195 | 4.29 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 183 | 1.61 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Female | 58 | 3.64 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Male | 3 | 4.67 | 100 | 0 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 6.52% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 9.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 5.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 2.43% |
| High School Graduate | 587 | 57.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 8.96% |
| Some College | 98 | 9.54% |
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 | 842 | 704 | 60 |
| Asian | 94 | 94 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 37 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 24.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,042 | $0 | $70,208 |
| High School Graduate | $29,357 | $0 | $34,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,229 | $28,484 | $35,473 |
| Some College | $0 | $70,357 | $36,149 |
$33,229
Average Earnings
$28,484
Average Male
$35,473
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.77% of Linden residents speak only English, while 10.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 994 | 152 | 15.29% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 33 | 100% |
13.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.87%
Male Poverty Rate
13.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Linden is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Linden is White, with 15.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.58% |
| Some College | 17.68% |
| High School | 15.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.17% |
| Female Employed | 12.59% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,057 | $65,725 |
| Households | $46,836 | $52,920 |
| Married Families | $60,767 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $35,007 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
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
57
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 5.57% |
| Black | 7 | 36.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.4%
Labor Force Participation
37.8%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
64.26%
Born in Linden
95.98%
Native Born
4.02%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.02%
Naturalized
95.98% of Linden residents were born in the United States, with 64.26% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,289 | 33 | 2.63% |
| 2028 | 1,256 | 33 | 2.7% |
| 2027 | 1,223 | 32 | 2.69% |
| 2026 | 1,191 | 33 | 2.85% |
| 2025 | 1,158 | 33 | 2.93% |
| 2024 | 1,125 | 32 | 2.93% |
| 2023 | 1,093 | 40 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 1,053 | 34 | 3.34% |
| 2021 | 1,019 | 24 | 2.41% |
| 2020 | 995 | 42 | 4.41% |
| 2019 | 953 | 10 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 943 | 19 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 924 | 14 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 910 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 905 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 902 | -10 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 912 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 910 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 912 | -9 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 921 | 0 | 0% |