Town · Tennessee
Linden, Tennessee
Linden, town, in Perry County, Tennessee. Linden had 1,161 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 997 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,122 (±296). GEOID 4742720.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,161
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 997 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,122 ±296
Median household income
$47,689
±$13,677 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$103,300
±$52,796 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$699
±$358 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Linden and what county is it in?
Linden is a town in Perry County, Tennessee. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 992 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 1,161 people lived in Linden on July 1, 2025, up 15.8% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 997 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,122 (±296).
| Measure | Linden | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,122 ±296 | 8,697 | no clear change |
| Households | 455 ±113 | 3,610 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.47 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 579 ±132 | 4,866 | no clear change |
Linden's population since 2000
From 1,015 in 2000 to 1,161 in 2025: up 14.4%. 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 52.9 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 31.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.3%.
| Measure | Linden | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.9 ±11.4 | 43.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±8.5 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.6% ±9.8 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Male | 38.9% ±6.7 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.1% ±7.6 pts | 89.0% | +19.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±2.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.3% ±6.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7% ±3.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±4.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| With a disability | 25.5% ±11.0 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.5% ±8.6 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3% ±5.3 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.0% ±6.4 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±3.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.8% ±13.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.8% ±11.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 455 households earn less than $47,689 a year (±$13,677), against $55,972 in Perry County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $37,857 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Linden | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,689 ±$13,677 | $55,972 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $55,888 ±$9,538 | $69,797 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,259 ±$5,207 | $29,109 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.6% ±13.7 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.5% ±29.1 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.9% ±11.2 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.2% ±8.1 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±6.4 pts | 81.6% | – |
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 62.0% of Linden's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $103,300 by its owner (±$52,796). The median renter pays $699 a month including utilities, and 27.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Linden | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $103,300 ±$52,796 | $126,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $699 ±$358 | $758 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.4% ±17.1 pts | 34.3% | −33.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $952 ±$133 | $1,083 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0% ±13.4 pts | 73.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.0% ±13.4 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Housing units | 579 ±132 | 4,866 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±4.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.9% ±12.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7% ±10.1 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.5% ±10.7 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6% ±6.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8% ±3.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.7% ±7.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 12 new housing units in Linden in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 10.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
68.0% of Linden's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes.
| Measure | Linden | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.0% ±10.5 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±3.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.0% ±15.4 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 29.4% ±15.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±11.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±2.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.3% ±2.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min ±7.7 | 32.8 min | +11.9 min |
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 9302.01Perry County | 2,586 | $63,829 |
| Tract 9302.02Perry County | 2,269 | $95,496 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Linden is the 9,713th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 227th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Linden is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 227th | 345 |
Linden's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
21 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.