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Linden, IN
Town in Montgomery County, Indiana.
Population
590
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,504
ZIP codes
0
Linden and its ZIP codes
Linden at a glance
- Linden is about 7.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,981 a year, 6% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,800 (35% below Indiana) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for Linden, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linden, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,981
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (112), Irish Americans (60), Dutch Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Linden.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,978
15,984 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,534
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,418 per person
How people get to work
Linden, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linden, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linden, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Linden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New RichmondTown | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| RomneyCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DarlingtonTown | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| WingateTown | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| StockwellCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| CrawfordsvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 10.2 |
| Clarks HillTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| WaynetownTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ShadelandTown | 12 mi | 27.1 |
| ColfaxTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| NewtownTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| MellottTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| MaceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LinnsburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| DaytonTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linden, IN in?
- Linden is in Montgomery County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Linden, IN?
- About 590 people live in Linden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linden?
- Nearby places include New Richmond (4.2 mi), Romney (4.5 mi), Darlington (8.7 mi), Wingate (9.1 mi), Stockwell (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023