Linden, Indiana facts for kids
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Linden, Indiana
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Location of Linden in Montgomery County, Indiana.
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 Linden, Indiana
Location in Montgomery County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 1,818.41/sq mi (702.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47955
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-44082 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437951 |
| Website | http://www.linden.in.gov/ |
Linden is a town in Madison Township, Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 759 at the 2010 census.
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History
Linden was platted in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Linden since 1851.
Linden Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Geography
Linden is located at 40°11′19″N 86°54′12″W / 40.188695°N 86.903311°W.
According to the 2010 census, Linden has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 130 | — | |
| 1900 | 572 | — | |
| 1910 | 556 | −2.8% | |
| 1920 | 555 | −0.2% | |
| 1930 | 541 | −2.5% | |
| 1940 | 580 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 590 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 619 | 4.9% | |
| 1970 | 713 | 15.2% | |
| 1980 | 700 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 718 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 700 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 759 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 711 | −6.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 759 people, 301 households, and 202 families living in the town. The population density was 1,807.1 inhabitants per square mile (697.7/km2). There were 329 housing units at an average density of 783.3 per square mile (302.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 301 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.03.
The median age in the town was 34 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
Features
The town is also home to the Linden Depot Museum, built in 1907 and featuring the oldest intact railroad junction depot in Indiana, and the Linden Carnegie Public Library.
Gallery
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Welcome sign
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Linden Public Library
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Linden US Post Office
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The Linden Depot
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Monon Caboose
Education
North Montgomery School Corporation serves Linden. Elementary students are zoned to Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Secondary school students attend Northridge Middle School and North Montgomery High School. North Montgomery High School lies south of Linden and is attended by students from several surrounding communities.
The town has a lending library, the Linden Carnegie Public Library.
Notable person
Larry Rice, Indy car driver
See also
In Spanish: Linden (Indiana) para niños
