Town · Alabama
Linden, Alabama
Linden, town, in Marengo County, Alabama. Linden had 1,801 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,930 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,961 (±408). GEOID 0143240.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,801
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,930 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,961 ±408
Median household income
$38,667
±$16,135 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$92,400
±$16,524 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$768
±$338 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Linden and what county is it in?
Linden is a town in Marengo County, Alabama. It covers 3.6 square miles of land, 539 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Linden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,801 people lived in Linden on July 1, 2025, down 7.0% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,930 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,961 (±408).
| Measure | Linden | Marengo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,961 ±408 | 18,851 | no clear change |
| Households | 814 ±170 | 7,898 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.35 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,012 ±168 | 9,867 | no clear change |
Linden's population since 2000
From 2,424 in 2000 to 1,801 in 2025: down 25.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Linden as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Linden?
The median resident of Linden is 44.1 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 57.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.8%.
| Measure | Linden | Marengo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 ±10.6 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% ±6.0 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±4.4 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Male | 43.9% ±6.5 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% ±1.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.8% ±8.5 pts | 44.3% | −21.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 57.8% ±8.4 pts | 50.8% | +22.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7% ±4.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 26.8% ±7.7 pts | 21.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.7% ±5.9 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0% ±6.3 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.8% ±4.8 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±2.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8% ±7.2 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Linden earn?
Half of Linden's 814 households earn less than $38,667 a year (±$16,135), against $43,825 in Marengo County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $46,711 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Linden | Marengo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,667 ±$16,135 | $43,825 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,091 ±$11,255 | $70,748 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,537 ±$5,037 | $30,868 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1% ±9.8 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.6% ±19.8 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.9% ±10.3 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 83.5% ±7.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.1% ±8.4 pts | 78.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Linden?
Owners occupy 57.5% of Linden's occupied homes and renters 42.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,400 by its owner (±$16,524). The median renter pays $768 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Linden | Marengo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,400 ±$16,524 | $107,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $768 ±$338 | $716 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0% ±20.2 pts | 46.4% | −31.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,065 ±$69 | $1,286 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.5% ±9.4 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.5% ±9.4 pts | 29.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,012 ±168 | 9,867 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2% ±10.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.4% ±9.6 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% ±6.4 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±2.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8% ±3.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 24.7% ±9.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Linden building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Linden in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Linden work and get to work?
86.4% of Linden's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes.
| Measure | Linden | Marengo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.7% ±7.9 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.1% ±10.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.4% ±8.5 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±3.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±4.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6% ±4.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min ±9.8 | 26.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Linden?
No census tract lies mostly in Linden; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9730.02Marengo County | 2,665 | $35,417 |
| Tract 9730.01Marengo County | 902 | $22,417 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Linden) · Census block assignment files
How does Linden compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Linden is the 8,066th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 207th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Linden ranks 259th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 207th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 243rd | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th | 311 |
| Median household income | 259th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 198th | 311 |
| Median home value | 280th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 182nd | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 193rd | 295 |
| Median age | 71st | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 258th | 310 |
| Travel time to work | 185th | 310 |
Linden's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Linden with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Linden?
19 of the 57 figures for Linden on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Linden are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Linden.