City · New Jersey
Linwood, New Jersey
Linwood, city, in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Linwood had 7,051 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,971 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,992 (±27). GEOID 3440530.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,051
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,971 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,992 ±27
Median household income
$156,354
±$31,226 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$394,700
±$24,618 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,188
±$192 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Linwood and what county is it in?
Linwood is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 1,829 residents per square mile in 2020.
Linwood is in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Linwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,051 people lived in Linwood on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,971 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,992 (±27).
| Measure | Linwood | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,992 ±27 | 276,270 | +250 |
| Households | 2,609 ±144 | 109,557 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.15 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,792 ±145 | 132,199 | no clear change |
Linwood's population since 2000
From 7,172 in 2000 to 7,051 in 2025: down 1.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Linwood 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 Linwood?
The median resident of Linwood is 45.3 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 23.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.0%. 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Linwood | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 ±3.9 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±3.1 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.7% ±2.8 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±2.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% ±2.5 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.3% ±3.8 pts | 54.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±2.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.0% ±2.2 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.2% ±3.4 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±1.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.4% ±1.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±1.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 62.1% ±3.9 pts | 31.8% | +10.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.9% ±4.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.4% ±2.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Linwood earn?
Half of Linwood's 2,609 households earn less than $156,354 a year (±$31,226), against $78,050 in Atlantic County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $134,162 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Linwood | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $156,354 ±$31,226 | $78,050 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $203,927 ±$27,708 | $106,340 | – |
| Per capita income | $75,378 ±$10,091 | $41,637 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.6 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8% ±2.3 pts | 91.2% | – |
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 Linwood?
Owners occupy 93.9% of Linwood's occupied homes and renters 6.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $394,700 by its owner (±$24,618). The median renter pays $2,188 a month including utilities, and 53.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Linwood | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $394,700 ±$24,618 | $295,000 | +$37,799 |
| Median gross rent | $2,188 ±$192 | $1,376 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.2% ±25.0 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,764 ±$166 | $2,185 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.9% ±2.5 pts | 68.7% | +8.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.1% ±2.5 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,792 ±145 | 132,199 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±24.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.0% ±2.6 pts | 57.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0% ±2.9 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±1.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
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 Linwood building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units in Linwood in 2025 (27 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 5 of 12 months), 3.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
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 Linwood work and get to work?
69.2% of Linwood's workers drive alone and 18.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Linwood | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.8% ±3.9 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±3.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.2% ±7.6 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±8.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.9% ±4.6 pts | 9.1% | +13.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±2.8 | 25.2 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 Linwood?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Linwood, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $114,375 (Tract 125.01) to $164,375 (Tract 126.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 125.01Atlantic County | 2,315 | $114,375 |
| Tract 125.02Atlantic County | 1,762 | $136,528 |
| Tract 126.02Atlantic County | 1,527 | $164,375 |
| Tract 135Atlantic County | 2,578 | $133,125 |
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 Linwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Linwood compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Linwood is the 4,044th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 163rd-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Linwood ranks 160th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 163rd | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 345th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 439th | 787 |
| Median household income | 160th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 150th | 785 |
| Median home value | 474th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 142nd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 527th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 173rd | 780 |
| Median age | 242nd | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 91st | 777 |
| Work from home | 300th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 729th | 787 |
Linwood's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Linwood 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 Linwood?
13 of the 57 figures for Linwood 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 Linwood 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 Linwood.