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Linden, NC
Town in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
Population
129
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
235
ZIP codes
0
Linden and its ZIP codes
Local data for Linden, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Linden.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,312
122,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,382
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.08B
FY 2026, $12,193 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Linden, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
556
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,440
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linden, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Linden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BunnlevelCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 7.6 |
| GodwinTown | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| ErwinTown | 5.6 mi | 4.3 |
| WadeTown | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| FalconTown | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| DunnCity | 8.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Plain ViewCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 16.7 |
| Buies CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| EastoverTown | 11 mi | 11.3 |
| LillingtonTown | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| CoatsTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Anderson CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 20.2 |
| BensonTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| VanderCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| MamersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linden, NC in?
- Linden is in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Linden, NC?
- About 129 people live in Linden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linden?
- Nearby places include Bunnlevel (4.4 mi), Godwin (5 mi), Erwin (5.6 mi), Wade (6.6 mi), Falcon (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023