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, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

150

Median Agei

33.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96%144

Two or More

3.3%5

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12%11

High School Diploma

21.7%20

Some College (<1 yr)

26.1%24

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%15

Associate's Degree

5.4%5

Bachelor's Degree

6.5%6

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,500

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.5%30

Renter-Occupied

45.5%25

Total Units

Homeownership

54.5%

Vacancy Rate

27.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.7%8

$50K–$100K

16.7%5

$100K–$150K

26.7%8

$150K–$200K

13.3%4

$200K–$300K

6.7%2

$300K–$500K

10%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%2

2000–2009

1.3%1

1990–1999

5.3%4

1980–1989

7.9%6

1950–1959

3.9%3

1940–1949

1.3%1

1939 or earlier

77.6%59

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.9%50

Electricity

9.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,813

Mean Household Incomei

$90,982

Per Capita Incomei

$32,843

Poverty Ratei

14.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.1%5

$10K–$15K

1.8%1

$25K–$30K

1.8%1

$30K–$35K

7.3%4

$35K–$40K

5.5%3

$40K–$45K

1.8%1

$45K–$50K

12.7%7

$50K–$60K

5.5%3

$75K–$100K

3.6%2

$100K–$125K

10.9%6

$125K–$150K

27.3%15

$150K–$200K

10.9%6

$200K+

1.8%1

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.7%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11(11.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured