Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Linden, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,932

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.3%1,301

Black

20.7%400

Two or More

8.1%157

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%50

Other

1.1%22

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%104

High School Diploma

28.7%405

Some College (<1 yr)

12.3%174

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%171

Associate's Degree

5.5%78

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%189

Master's Degree

5.2%73

HS or Higher

84.7%

BA or Higher

18.6%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,300

Median Renti

$580

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%474

Renter-Occupied

41.7%339

Total Units

995

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.8%56

$50K–$100K

24.3%115

$100K–$150K

20.9%99

$150K–$200K

26.8%127

$200K–$300K

7.8%37

$300K–$500K

8.4%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

116

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%7

2010–2019

4.4%44

2000–2009

7.4%74

1990–1999

8.4%84

1980–1989

3.4%34

1970–1979

29.5%294

1960–1969

13.7%136

1950–1959

13%129

1940–1949

14.9%148

1939 or earlier

4.5%45

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.1%448

Electricity

44.4%361

No Fuel

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,661

Mean Household Incomei

$59,375

Per Capita Incomei

$26,106

Poverty Ratei

29.9%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

736

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%59

$10K–$15K

15%122

$15K–$20K

4.8%39

$20K–$25K

4.1%33

$25K–$30K

3.3%27

$30K–$35K

2.1%17

$35K–$40K

7.7%63

$40K–$45K

6.6%54

$45K–$50K

2.1%17

$50K–$60K

6%49

$60K–$75K

14.3%116

$75K–$100K

7.6%62

$100K–$125K

12.2%99

$125K–$150K

1.2%10

$150K–$200K

3.8%31

$200K+

1.8%15

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

138

Avg. Tenant Renti

$355/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing52 homes88% occupied$365/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 824 homes86% occupied$334/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,661/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

69.5%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

21.9%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

8.6%

Who Receives This Housing

77.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

55.4% of subsidized households are minority

24.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

70.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

688

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

142(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured