Linwood, New Jersey
Linwood: city in New Jersey
About
Linwood is a city located in the county of Atlantic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,092 and a population density of 650 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,635 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about Linwood
| Population | 6,635 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Atlantic County |
| Postal code | 08221 |
| Phone Area Codes | 609 |
| Area | 10.91 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3398,-74.5752 |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment | February 20, 1889 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:28:05 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 608 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Linwood is located at 39°20'23"N 74°34'31"W (39.3398400, -74.5751600). It has 3 neighbors: Township of Egg Harbor, Northfield and Somers Point.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Linwood decreased by 6.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,092 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,069 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,045 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,020 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,958 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,869 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,800 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,742 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,700 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,658 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,635 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,441 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,504 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,544 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,502 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 96.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 677 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $114,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,200 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $810 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,624 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,261 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 89,515 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,896 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,390 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,357 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 332 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 300 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 234 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,101.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.09 |
Best Things to Do in Linwood
1All Wars Memorial Park
1210 Wabash Ave, Linwood, NJ 08221, United States View details
2Linwood Historical Society
16 W Poplar Ave, Linwood, NJ 08221, United States View details
Phone: +16099278293 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Linwood
1Town Homes of Linwood Court
334 W Ocean Heights Ave, Linwood, NJ 08221 View details
Phone: +16094029105 | Website available
2Tax Office
400 W Poplar Ave, Linwood, NJ 08221 View details
Phone: +16099267975 | Website available
People born in Linwood (3)
People born in Linwood, including basketball player Dennis Horner, television personality Sonia Manzano, football player, wide receiver Herman Moore, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Linwood, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448983 | Harris School of Business-Linwood Campus | Linwood (NJ) | 08221 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Linwood, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Linwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Linwood Post Office | Linwood (NJ) | 08221 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Linwood, Minnesota unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 5,464 people.
- Linwood, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 433 people.
- Linwood, Nebraska village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 81 people.
Other cities in Atlantic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atlantic County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 37,743 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Pleasantville | 20,060 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Hammonton | 13,902 | Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Somers Point | 10,153 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ventnor City | 9,895 | City in New Jersey |
| Absecon | 8,789 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Brigantine | 8,577 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Northfield | 8,047 | City in New Jersey |
| Margate City | 5,865 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Buena | 4,267 | Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,052 | City in New Jersey |
| Weymouth | 2,871 | Township of New Jersey |
| Mays Landing | 2,135 | Town |
| Folsom | 1,776 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Estell Manor | 1,738 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Collings Lakes | 1,706 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Linwood distances to largest New Jersey cities