Linden, NJ Demographics

A map of Linden's Population by Race

Linden, New Jersey has an estimated population of 44,192, a slight increase from the 43,738 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.2% Hispanic, 30.1% White, 27.0% Black, 3.9% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, and 1.1% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New Jersey 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 70.9% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Linden is ranked the 23rd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Linden's White Population

13,323 residents of Linden, or 30.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Linden is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Linden ranks 638th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Linden's population has decreased from 31.4% to 30.1%.

Linden is more White than neighboring Roselle (11.3% White), Carteret (18.7% White), Rahway (29.3% White), and Avenel (27.9% White). Linden is less White than neighboring Roselle Park (40.3% White).

Linden's Black Population

11,947 residents of Linden, or 27.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Linden is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Linden ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Black residents' share of Linden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 27.0%.

Linden is more Black than neighboring Carteret (18.6% Black), Roselle Park (9.6% Black), and Avenel (26.7% Black). Linden is less Black than neighboring Roselle (39.7% Black), and Rahway (30.8% Black).

Linden's Asian Population

1,711 residents of Linden, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Linden is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Linden ranks 350th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Asian residents' share of Linden's population has increased from 3.4% to 3.9%.

Linden is more Asian than neighboring Roselle (1.4% Asian). Linden is less Asian than neighboring Carteret (25.7% Asian), Rahway (5.7% Asian), Roselle Park (14% Asian), and Avenel (16.2% Asian).

Linden's Hispanic Population

15,546 residents of Linden, or 35.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Linden is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Linden ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Linden's population has increased from 34.4% to 35.2%.

Linden is more Hispanic than neighboring Carteret (34.2% Hispanic), Rahway (27.4% Hispanic), Roselle Park (32.2% Hispanic), and Avenel (25.3% Hispanic). Linden is less Hispanic than neighboring Roselle (44.2% Hispanic).

Linden's Native American/Other Population

488 residents of Linden, or 1.1% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Linden ranks 54th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Linden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Linden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carteret (0.1% Native American/Other), and Avenel (0.2% Native American/Other). Linden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roselle (2% Native American/Other), Rahway (1.4% Native American/Other), and Roselle Park (1.3% Native American/Other).

Linden's Multiracial Population

1,177 residents of Linden, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Linden is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Linden ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Linden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Linden is more Multiracial than neighboring Roselle (1.4% Multiracial), Carteret (2.6% Multiracial), and Roselle Park (2.6% Multiracial). Linden is less Multiracial than neighboring Rahway (5.4% Multiracial), and Avenel (3.6% 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.