Linden, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Linden?
There are 43,478 residents in Linden, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.06% are males and 50.94% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.71% of the resident pool in Linden, while non-US-born citizens account for 24.47%. Additionally, 12.82% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 37,366 people in Linden currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 43,478 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 21,332 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 22,146 | -0.7% |
Male Population 49.06%
Female Population 50.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 27,264 | -1.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 10,639 | -2.2% |
| Not Citizen | 5,575 | 14.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 62.71%
Citizen not U.S. Born 24.47%
Not Citizen 12.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 484 | 132.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,085 | 4.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,796 | 11.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,289 | 41.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 37,366 | -2.3% |
Moved from Abroad 1.13%
Moved from Same County 4.85%
Moved from Same State 4.17%
Moved from Different State 3%
Same House as Last Year 86.86%
What are the employment statistics in Linden?
White-collar workers make up 73.46% of the working population in Linden, while blue-collar employees account for 26.54%. There are also 1,928 entrepreneurs in Linden (8.47% of the workforce); 15,776 workers employed in private companies (69.35%); and 3,590 people working in governmental institutions (15.78%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 16,713 | -1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 6,037 | 6.1% |
White Collar 73.46%
Blue Collar 26.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,928 | 12.5% |
| Private Companies | 15,776 | -1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,590 | 2.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,456 | 5.4% |
Self Employees 8.47%
Private Companies 69.35%
Governmental Workers 15.78%
Not for Profit Companies 6.4%
How many households are there in Linden?
There are a total of 15,219 households in Linden, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.85% of these Linden households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.15%. Additionally, 34.19% of households have children and 65.81% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 15,219 | -2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 10,782 | -1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,437 | -2.9% |
Family Households 70.85%
Non-Family Households 29.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,204 | 5.3% |
| Households without Children | 10,015 | -5.4% |
Households with Children 34.19%
Households without Children 65.81%
What are the median and average incomes in Linden?
The average annual household income in Linden is $101,356, while the median household income sits at $86,801 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,947, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $96,313. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $88,462 and $60,682, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $101,356 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $86,801 | 8.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 39,343 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Linden?
There are 16,055 housing units in Linden, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1958. Of the 15,219 occupied housing units in Linden, 60.03% are owner-occupied, while 39.97% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $359,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,800 per month in Linden.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 16,055 | -2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1958 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,926 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,025 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,938 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,053 | -9.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,441 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,314 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 832 | -10.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 699 | -3.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 787 | 13.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 40 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,219 | -2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,136 | -2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $6,083 | -1.4% |
Owner Occupied 60.03%
Renter Occupied 39.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,447 | -0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,689 | -6.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $359,400 | 16.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $351,400 | 14.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,800 | 10.9% |
With Mortgage 70.57%
Without Mortgage 29.43%
What is the level of education in Linden?
Approximately 39.83% of the population in Linden holds a high school degree (that's 13,610 residents), while 21.65% have attained a college certificate (8,885 locals) and 14.79% have a bachelor's degree (5,055 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,326 | 11.0% |
| Some High School | 13,610 | -1.1% |
| Some College | 8,885 | -2.9% |
| Associate Degree | 3,341 | 5.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,055 | -2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,443 | -4.0% |
No High School 6.81%
Some High School 39.83%
Some College 21.65%
Associate Degree 9.78%
Bachelor's Degree 14.79%
Graduate Degree 7.15%
What is the marital status of Linden residents?
A total of 13,819 people in Linden have never been married (which represents 38.63% of the total population), while 16,324 of them are wedded (45.63%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 740 (2.07%) and 3,462 (9.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 13,819 | 4.2% |
| Married | 16,324 | -3.7% |
| Separated | 740 | 27.4% |
| Widowed | 2,172 | -6.5% |
| Divorced | 3,462 | 3,462.0% |
Never Married 38.63%
Married 45.63%
Separated 2.07%
Widowed 6.07%
Divorced 9.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Linden?
The top three means of transportation people in Linden use to get to work are: car, railroad and bus or trolley bus. A total of 18,162 residents commute by car, 686 prefer going to work by railroad and 595 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 18,162 | 0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 595 | -20.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 335 | N/A |
| Railroad | 686 | 2,350.0% |
| Bicycle | 10 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 313 | 118.9% |
| Walk | 475 | 6.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Linden by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.