Linden is a city located in Union County, New Jersey. Linden has a 2025 population of 44,223. Linden is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,540 in 2020.
The average household income in Linden is $114,403 with a poverty rate of 8.96%.The median age in Linden is 39.8 years: 39.8 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Linden includes 37.93% White, 28.14% Black or African American, 14.61% other race, 3.59% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
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% |
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Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Linden's average per capita income is $50,862. Household income levels show a median of $91,036. The poverty rate stands at 8.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $114,727 | - |
Families | $98,530 | $120,525 |
Households | $91,036 | $114,403 |
Non Families | $59,632 | $74,358 |
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