Linden, MI Demographics

A map of Linden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,730	3,783	89.7%	91.3%
Hispanic	213	113	5.1%	2.7%
Multiracial	200	185	4.8%	4.5%
Black	17	35	0.4%	0.8%
Asian	0	20	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.1%

Linden, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,160, a less than 1% change from the 4,142 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Linden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Linden has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Linden, that probability was 16.3% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Linden is ranked the 201st most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Linden was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Linden's White Population

3,730 residents of Linden, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Linden is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Linden ranks 254th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Linden's population has decreased from 91.3% to 89.7%.

Linden is more White than neighboring Argentine (86.9% White), Fenton (87.9% White), Gaines (88.6% White), and Swartz Creek (86.6% White). Linden is less White than neighboring Lake Fenton (96.6% White).

Linden's Black Population

17 residents of Linden, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Linden is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Linden ranks 312th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Black residents' share of Linden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Linden is more Black than neighboring Lake Fenton (0% Black). Linden is less Black than neighboring Argentine (0.5% Black), Fenton (2.2% Black), Gaines (4.5% Black), and Swartz Creek (0.8% Black).

Linden's Asian Population

0 residents of Linden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Linden is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Linden ranks 345th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Linden's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Linden is less Asian than neighboring Argentine (0.9% Asian), Fenton (3.4% Asian), Lake Fenton (0.6% Asian), and Swartz Creek (0.2% Asian).

Linden's Hispanic Population

213 residents of Linden, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Linden is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Linden ranks 448th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Linden's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.1%.

Linden is more Hispanic than neighboring Fenton (2.3% Hispanic), Lake Fenton (0.8% Hispanic), Gaines (3.1% Hispanic), and Swartz Creek (4% Hispanic). Linden is less Hispanic than neighboring Argentine (5.2% Hispanic).

Linden's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Linden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Linden is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Linden ranks 685th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Linden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Linden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Argentine (2.5% Native American/Other), Fenton (0.2% Native American/Other), Lake Fenton (0.1% Native American/Other), and Gaines (0.5% Native American/Other).

Linden's Multiracial Population

200 residents of Linden, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Linden is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Linden ranks 301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Linden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Linden is more Multiracial than neighboring Argentine (4.1% Multiracial), Fenton (4% Multiracial), Lake Fenton (1.8% Multiracial), and Gaines (3.3% Multiracial). Linden is less Multiracial than neighboring Swartz Creek (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.