State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
514.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.02%
Growth Since 2010
-13.24%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Linden, Alabama Population 2021
1,842
Linden is a city located in Marengo County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Marengo County. With a 2020 population of 1,842, it is the 195th largest city in Alabama and the 7931st largest city in the United States . Linden is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -13.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,123 in 2010. Linden reached it's highest population of 2,114 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Linden has a population density of 515 people per square mile.
The average household income in Linden is $51,465 with a poverty rate of 30.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $624 per month, and the median house value is $90,600. The median age in Linden is 48.7 years, 38.5 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
Linden Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Linden was:
- White: 63.66%
- Black or African American: 35.06%
- Native American: 0.56%
- Other race: 0.39%
- Two or more races: 0.33%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Linden, Alabama is 1,842 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,899.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,123.
Linden, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,142 | 63.66% |
| Black or African American | 629 | 35.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.56% |
| Some Other Race | 7 | 0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.33% |
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Linden Population by Race
Linden Population Pyramid $2021
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Linden Population by Age
Linden Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 672 | 2.47 | 69.2 |
| Non Family | 323 | 1.16 | 56.7 |
| Married | 242 | 2.91 | 98.8 |
| Female | 76 | 5.84 | 15.8 |
| Male | 31 | 4.42 | 100 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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Linden Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 4.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 7.98% |
| High School Graduate | 558 | 43.66% |
| Some College | 261 | 20.42% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 10.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 5.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 7.12% |
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Linden Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Linden Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 797 | 124 |
| Black | 373 | 306 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 7 | |
| Native American | 10 | ||
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.24%.
Linden Educational Attainment by Race
Linden Earnings by Educational Attainment
Linden Language by Age
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Linden Language
99.19% of Linden residents speak only English, while 0.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.63% of the population.
Linden Language
Linden Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 559 | 372 | 66.55% |
| White | 1,080 | 125 | 11.57% |
| Multiple | 6 | 3 | 50.00% |
30.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.87%
Male Poverty Rate
26.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Linden
The race most likely to be in poverty in Linden is Black, with 66.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Linden is White, with 11.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.03%.
Linden Poverty
Linden Poverty Rate by Education
Linden Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Linden Married by Age and Sex
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Linden Marriage
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 55-64.
Linden Marital Status by Race
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Linden Marital Status
Linden Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 9.36% |
| Black | 13 | 3.00% |
Linden Veterans by Race
Linden Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Linden Veterans by Education
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39.6%
Labor Force Participation
35.4%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
Linden Employment by Age
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Linden Employment by Race
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Linden Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.83%
Native Born
0.17%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.83% of Linden residents were born in the United States, with 85.34% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Linden Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,842 | -19 | -1.02% |
| 2020 | 1,861 | -19 | -1.01% |
| 2019 | 1,880 | -19 | -1.00% |
| 2018 | 1,899 | -41 | -2.11% |
| 2017 | 1,940 | -17 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 1,957 | -28 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 1,985 | -25 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 2,010 | -13 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,023 | -26 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 2,049 | -31 | -1.49% |
| 2011 | 2,080 | -34 | -1.61% |
| 2010 | 2,114 | 0.00% |