Population 45,336 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Linden
Household size in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Linden is a place of big households: 2.93 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.71, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in Linden is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 40.8, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Linden than nationally: 14.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Linden has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Linden
Renters in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.6% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Linden than nationally: 42.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in the New York area as a whole (48.6%). About a third of owners (33.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Linden than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Linden is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,124 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,167 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,397 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,783 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$660 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Linden pays $1,783 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $660 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Linden
Bachelor's degrees in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Linden: 24.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.3% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Linden never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 41 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Linden
| Period | Linden | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Linden: 10.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Linden compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden | 2.93 | 39.8 | 14.6% | 42.1% | 6.0% | 1958 | $1,783 | 24.5% | 86.0% | 10.0% |
| Roselle | 2.79 | 39.4 | 11.2% | 45.8% | 4.3% | 1958 | $1,630 | 27.9% | 85.7% | 8.0% |
| Roselle Park | 2.68 | 40.5 | 11.6% | 41.0% | 3.7% | 1953 | $1,644 | 40.4% | 92.1% | 5.0% |
| Rahway | 2.61 | 41.0 | 15.4% | 47.7% | 5.9% | 1969 | $2,014 | 34.6% | 90.3% | 7.3% |
| Elizabeth | 3.07 | 36.2 | 22.9% | 74.6% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,614 | 14.4% | 73.6% | 7.8% |
| Cranford | 2.63 | 43.1 | 4.4% | 22.5% | 3.2% | 1950 | $2,057 | 67.5% | 97.4% | 3.8% |
| Clark | 2.63 | 45.0 | 5.2% | 25.2% | 3.2% | 1962 | $1,641 | 47.2% | 94.4% | 4.2% |
| Kenilworth | 2.97 | 43.0 | 15.6% | 25.7% | 9.0% | 1956 | $2,111 | 32.2% | 90.3% | 5.3% |
| Garwood | 2.34 | 42.8 | 4.9% | 43.4% | 3.4% | 1950 | $1,676 | 45.2% | 96.5% | 6.2% |
| Avenel | 2.66 | 39.7 | 11.5% | 53.9% | 3.9% | 1978 | $1,822 | 36.6% | 87.5% | 4.9% |
| Carteret | 3.18 | 38.6 | 19.0% | 45.3% | 6.3% | 1962 | $2,025 | 29.8% | 85.6% | 9.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Linden. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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