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Linden, AL


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Linden, Alabama

Linden, Alabama, in Marengo county, is 63 miles S of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 211 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city contains a population of approximately 2,424.

The People and Families of Linden

In Linden, about 48% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Linden.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Linden had a median family income of $30,733.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Linden favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Linden Housing

Linden has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Alabama.

Commuting

In Linden, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Linden do a lot of driving.

High Points

Linden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLinden Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLinden Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Linden Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Linden Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Linden, AL

Comparing Linden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime67
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