Population 9,027 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Linden
Household size in South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in South Linden average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.80, even as the national average fell. South Linden has the largest households of any Columbus neighborhood.
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 South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.5 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.3 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.3 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.3, South Linden is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 28.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 34.9% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in South Linden: 34.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell. Of Columbus' 46 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 South Linden
Renters in South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.5% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.4% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.2% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Linden rent: 61.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 53.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −16.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in South Linden than nationally: 12.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 16.4 points since 2006–10, 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 South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
South Linden is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $705 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $711 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $822 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,117 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$412 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in South Linden runs $1,117 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $412 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 South Linden
Bachelor's degrees in South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in South Linden have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Columbus neighborhood has 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 South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.7% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.0% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.3% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.4% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in South Linden never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. South Linden has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Columbus neighborhoods.
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 South Linden
| Period | South Linden | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in South Linden: 16.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. No other Columbus neighborhood has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Linden | 2.85 | 30.3 | 34.9% | 61.2% | 12.3% | 1956 | $1,117 | 11.3% | 82.4% | 16.8% |
| Argyle Park | 2.58 | 31.0 | 36.3% | 57.1% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,191 | 13.2% | 78.8% | 15.9% |
| Weinland Park | 2.25 | 23.8 | 10.3% | 89.6% | 13.5% | 1995 | $1,380 | 47.1% | 94.2% | 8.6% |
| 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% |
| North Linden | 2.49 | 36.1 | 18.1% | 41.7% | 9.0% | 1955 | $1,193 | 23.4% | 84.8% | 6.8% |
| Italian Village | 1.51 | 29.6 | 1.6% | 73.6% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,727 | 84.1% | 99.4% | 2.4% |
| Victorian Village | 1.54 | 30.8 | 3.5% | 76.1% | 11.9% | 1970 | $1,480 | 80.1% | 97.9% | 2.8% |
| Harrison West | 1.70 | 36.7 | 1.7% | 68.1% | 10.2% | 1985 | $1,619 | 73.6% | 96.1% | 2.5% |
| Near East | 2.07 | 34.5 | 16.0% | 61.0% | 20.2% | 1950 | $1,086 | 42.5% | 89.1% | 6.5% |
| Northeast | 2.80 | 29.8 | 24.3% | 66.2% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,151 | 21.0% | 80.9% | 7.0% |
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 South 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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