Linden, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 590, Linden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Linden is a small community located in Indiana, within Montgomery County. The total population is 590. It ranks as the 479th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Linden is 46.3 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Linden is $67,981. This is 6% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $141,800. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Linden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Linden has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Linden, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.