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Linden, TN
Town in Perry County, Tennessee.
Population
1,122
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,117
ZIP codes
0
Linden and its ZIP codes
Linden at a glance
- Linden is about 6.5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,689, 31% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,300 (64% below Tennessee) and median rent is $699 a month.
Local data for Linden, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linden, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,689
Poverty rate
26.6%
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$699/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (73), German Americans (59), Filipino Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Linden.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,608
1,701 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.6M
FY 2026, $6,880 per person
How people get to work
Linden, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled29.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linden, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linden, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Linden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LobelvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 3.8 |
| DecaturvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| HohenwaldCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| ParsonsCity | 16 mi | 4 |
| CliftonCity | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| WaynesboroCity | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| DardenCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.4 |
| CentervilleTown | 23 mi | 10.8 |
| Scotts HillTown | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| ChesterfieldCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.7 |
| HolladayCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| SaltilloTown | 27 mi | 3.1 |
| SardisTown | 28 mi | 2.5 |
| New JohnsonvilleCity | 29 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linden, TN in?
- Linden is in Perry County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Linden, TN?
- About 1,122 people live in Linden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linden?
- Nearby places include Lobelville (9.2 mi), Decaturville (16 mi), Hohenwald (16 mi), Parsons (16 mi), Clifton (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023