Linden town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Linden town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 118. It ranks as the 746th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Linden town is 39.5 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Linden town is $59,583. This is 15% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $139,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Linden town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Linden town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Linden town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.