Linden, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 150, 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 Iowa, within Dallas County. The total population is 150. It ranks as the 762nd most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Linden is 33.5 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 36.7% of the population under 18, Linden has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Linden is $107,813. This is 44% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 34% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Linden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Linden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Linden has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.

Education

6.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Linden, Iowa 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 Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.