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Linden, CA

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California.

Population

2,389

Land area

7.4sq mi

People per sq mi

322

ZIP codes

0

Linden and its ZIP codes

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Linden at a glance

  • Linden is 28% denser than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $125,532, 27% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $600,100 (18% below California) and median rent is $1,794 a month.

Local data for Linden, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Linden, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$125,532

Poverty rate

2.8%

Median home value

$600,100

Median rent

$1,794/mo

Homeownership

56.1%

Bachelor's or higher

34.9%

Median age

35.9

Average commute

31.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (560), German Americans (301), Italian Americans (272).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Joaquin County. PPP loans are for Linden.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.5%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,964

290,380 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,017

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4B

FY 2026, $5,091 per person

San Joaquin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Linden, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone93.2%
  • Carpooled0.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Linden, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

105

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

3,840

1.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 39°F

13.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Linden, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.2%

U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

12.7%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.3%

U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts

Cities near Linden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WaterlooCensus-designated place4.6 mi5.4
PetersCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.5
Garden AcresCensus-designated place7.7 mi2.6
MoradaCensus-designated place7.8 mi3
AugustCensus-designated place8.9 mi1.3
LockefordCensus-designated place9.2 mi8.3
FarmingtonCensus-designated place9.2 mi2.5
VictorCensus-designated place9.7 mi1.3
KennedyCensus-designated place9.9 mi1.2
StocktonCity11 mi63.3
LodiCity12 mi13.7
Taft MosswoodCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
Lincoln VillageCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
Country ClubCensus-designated place13 mi1.9
DogtownCensus-designated place13 mi13
French CampCensus-designated place14 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Linden, CA in?
Linden is in San Joaquin County, California.
What is the population of Linden, CA?
About 2,389 people live in Linden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Linden?
Nearby places include Waterloo (4.6 mi), Peters (4.7 mi), Garden Acres (7.7 mi), Morada (7.8 mi), August (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023