Population 29,269 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Linden
Household size in North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in North Linden has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.38, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
North Linden is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 37.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in North Linden (18.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 North Linden
Renters in North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.7% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in North Linden rent their homes (41.7%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in North Linden as nationally: 9.0%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 11.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in North Linden is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. North Linden has older homes than the great majority of Columbus neighborhoods.
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 North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $772 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $849 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,193 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$435 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in North Linden runs $1,193 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $435 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the north.
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 North Linden
Bachelor's degrees in North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Linden: 23.4% 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 10.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.8% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.8% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in North Linden never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 North Linden
| Period | North Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in North Linden: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
North Linden compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Linden | 2.49 | 36.1 | 18.1% | 41.7% | 9.0% | 1955 | $1,193 | 23.4% | 84.8% | 6.8% |
| Argyle Park | 2.58 | 31.0 | 36.3% | 57.1% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,191 | 13.2% | 78.8% | 15.9% |
| South Linden | 2.85 | 30.3 | 34.9% | 61.2% | 12.3% | 1956 | $1,117 | 11.3% | 82.4% | 16.8% |
| Clintonville | 1.98 | 42.8 | 6.2% | 38.0% | 6.1% | 1951 | $1,330 | 65.7% | 98.0% | 3.6% |
| Northeast | 2.80 | 29.8 | 24.3% | 66.2% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,151 | 21.0% | 80.9% | 7.0% |
| University | 2.38 | 22.3 | 30.1% | 89.2% | 35.9% | 1972 | $1,092 | 49.4% | 95.8% | 8.6% |
| North Central | 2.66 | 35.0 | 24.7% | 49.9% | 13.1% | 1966 | $1,180 | 11.7% | 80.2% | 12.7% |
| Olentangy River Road | 2.24 | 27.0 | 13.8% | 87.8% | 10.6% | 1966 | $1,104 | 55.3% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| Weinland Park | 2.25 | 23.8 | 10.3% | 89.6% | 13.5% | 1995 | $1,380 | 47.1% | 94.2% | 8.6% |
| Italian Village | 1.51 | 29.6 | 1.6% | 73.6% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,727 | 84.1% | 99.4% | 2.4% |
| Northland | 2.55 | 35.3 | 15.3% | 53.4% | 7.6% | 1981 | $1,290 | 34.4% | 87.6% | 5.2% |
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 North 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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