Linden, NJ Demographics

A map of Linden's Population by Race

Linden, New Jersey had a population of 43,738 in 2020. It was 31.4% White, 26.8% Black, 3.4% Asian, 34.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Linden, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Linden is the 23rd most populous. 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's White Population

13,744 residents of Linden identify as White, or 31.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Linden considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Linden is ranked #638 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Linden is more White than neighboring Roselle (10.9% White), Carteret (22.1% White), and Rahway (30.2% White). Linden is less White than neighboring Roselle Park (41% White), and Avenel (31.6% White).

Linden's Black Population

11,722 residents of Linden identify as Black, or 26.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Linden larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Linden is ranked #37 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Linden is more Black than neighboring Carteret (15.1% Black), Roselle Park (8.5% Black), and Avenel (18.5% Black). Linden is less Black than neighboring Roselle (47.6% Black), and Rahway (30.1% Black).

Linden's Asian Population

1,484 residents of Linden identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Linden slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Linden is ranked #346 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Linden is more Asian than neighboring Roselle (2.6% Asian). Linden is less Asian than neighboring Carteret (22.7% Asian), Rahway (5.5% Asian), Roselle Park (9.1% Asian), and Avenel (26.1% Asian).

Linden's Hispanic Population

15,055 residents of Linden identify as Hispanic, or 34.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Linden larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Linden is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Linden is more Hispanic than neighboring Rahway (30% Hispanic), and Avenel (20.2% Hispanic). Linden is less Hispanic than neighboring Roselle (34.8% Hispanic), Carteret (36.9% Hispanic), and Roselle Park (37.9% Hispanic).

Linden's Native American/Other Population

579 residents of Linden identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Linden roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Linden is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Linden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roselle (1.2% Native American/Other), Carteret (1.1% Native American/Other), Rahway (0.9% Native American/Other), Roselle Park (1% Native American/Other), and Avenel (1% Native American/Other).

Linden's Multiracial Population

1,154 residents of Linden identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Linden roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Linden is ranked #472 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Linden is more Multiracial than neighboring Carteret (2.2% Multiracial), and Roselle Park (2.5% Multiracial). Linden is less Multiracial than neighboring Roselle (3% Multiracial), and Rahway (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.