Linden, Union County, New Jersey
Linden: City in Union County, New Jersey, USA
About
Linden is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,499 and a population density of 1,371 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 42,076 inhabitants.
The city was created 98 years ago in 1924.
Quick Facts about Linden
| Population : | 42,076 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Different from : | Lindenwold |
| Postal code : | 07036 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 908 |
| Area : | 29.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1925 (98 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:07:49 (30th May 2023) |
| Density : | 1,424 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Linden is located at 40°37'19"N 74°14'41"W (40.6220500, -74.2445900). It has 7 neighbors: Carteret, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Rahway, Roselle and Staten Island.
Linden map
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- Official Website
Official website of Linden
Linden has 7 neighbours.
- Carteret borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
- Clark township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
- Cranford township of New Jersey
- Elizabeth city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States
- Rahway city in Union County, New Jersey
- Roselle borough in New Jersey, USA
- Staten Island island and borough of New York City
Demographics
The population of Linden increased by 3.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 40,499 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,694 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,834 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,056 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,336 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,612 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,257 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,370 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 42,425 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,361 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,076 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Linden
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Other Places in Linden
1 Linden City Hall
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2 Linden Mayor's Office
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3 USDA APHIS PPQ
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People born in Linden (16)
People born in Linden, including basketball player Tamecka Dixon, photographer Eli Reed, actress Pat Stevens, .
List
- Ed Naha (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Mike Nardi (American basketball player) he was born in 30/01/1985
- Muhammad Wilkerson (American football player, defensive lineman) he was born in 22/10/1989
- Carolyn Dorin-Ballard (American ten-pin bowler) she was born in 01/01/1964
- Eddie Kasko (American baseball player) he was born in 27/06/1932
- Steve White (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1946
- Robert Zarinsky (American murderer) he was born in 02/09/1940
- Tiffany Andrade (New Jersey beauty queen) she was born in 11/07/1985
- Derek Armstead (politician)
- George Hudak (American politician) he was born in 10/03/1935
- Kimberly Quaid de Cordon (professor of medical and molecular genetics) she was born in 25/10/1955
- Mike Pringley (American football defensive end) he was born in 22/05/1976
- Ernest Burch he was born in 28/07/1923
Schools in Linden
College & universities near Linden, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185262 | Kean University | Union (NJ) | 07083 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Linden, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Linden
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grassell Post Office | Linden (NJ) | 07036 |
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- Linden , Texas city in Cass County, Texas, USA with a population of 1,888 people.
- Linden , Alabama town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA with a population of 1,853 people.
- Linden , Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States with a population of 964 people.
- Linden , Wisconsin village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 841 people.
- Linden , Indiana human settlement in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 767 people.
- Linden , Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 286 people.
- Linden , Iowa town in Dallas County, Iowa, USA with a population of 214 people.
- Linden , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 134 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Union County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 128,382 | City in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Elizabethport | 124,969 | City in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Union | 67,137 | Economic and political union of 27 states mostly located in Europe |
| Plainfield | 50,011 | City in Union County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Rahway | 29,832 | City in Union County, New Jersey |
| Westfield | 29,238 | Town in Union County, New Jersey |
| Scotch Plains | 24,138 | Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cranford | 24,028 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hillside | 21,841 | Township of New Jersey |
| Summit | 21,812 | City in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle | 21,689 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Clark | 15,837 | Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| New Providence | 13,994 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle Park | 13,510 | Borough in Union County, New Jersey |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,313 | Township in Union County, New Jersey |
| Kenilworth | 8,153 | Town in New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Linden distances to largest New Jersey cities
