Linden, New Jersey Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Linden, NJ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Linden | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,201 | 9,334,304 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3894.9 | 1071.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.73% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,469 | 3,503,323 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Linden grew by 12.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,201 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Linden is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.6% of residents. That is 2.1 points above New Jersey as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,193 20.8% +0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,882 22.4% +0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 10,411 23.6% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,726 15.2% -1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Jersey, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.6% of the people living in Linden and men 48.4%.
- Women 51.6% New Jersey 50.9%
- Men 48.4% New Jersey 49.1%
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Economy
Linden has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Linden | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,192 | $103,817 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.29% | 4.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Linden is about 12% lower than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Linden | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $48,655 | $352,792 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,731 | $1,719 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Linden is about 2.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,731 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Linden spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 225 hours, about 9.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Linden | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.0 | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.9 | 52.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 225 | 218 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,965 | $6,764 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,757 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,501 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Linden is 27 minutes, longer than the 26 minutes in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Linden has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Linden | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Linden has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Linden | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.4% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.4% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Linden, NJ Compared With Nearby Cities
Linden, NJ is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 44,201 residents against a local median of 25,402. The measure that sets Linden, NJ apart most is median home price: $48,655, 89% below the local median of $433,807.
The cities themselves spread $225,000 on median home price, so Linden, NJ sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Linden, NJ has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden, NJ | 44,201 | $91,192 #3/4 | $48,655 #4/4 | 27.0 min #2/4 |
| Roselle, NJ | 22,520 | $91,958 | $450,000 | 30.8 min |
| Carteret, NJ | 25,402 | $96,231 | $225,000 | 30.1 min |
| Rahway, NJ | 29,932 | $87,597 | $433,807 | 26.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Linden, New Jersey.
How many people live in Linden, New Jersey?
About 44,201 people live in Linden, New Jersey, in 15,469 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 40.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Linden, New Jersey urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Linden, New Jersey has 3,895 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 45 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Linden, New Jersey?
The median home costs 0.5 times the median household income ($48,655 against $91,192), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,731 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Linden, New Jersey?
Unemployment in Linden, New Jersey is 9.5%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Linden, New Jersey have a college degree?
21.9% of adults in Linden, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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