Linden, Texas facts for kids
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Linden, Texas
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Downtown Linden
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Location of Linden, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.53 sq mi (9.14 km2) |
| • Land | 3.53 sq mi (9.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
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| • Total | 1,825 |
| • Density | 517.0/sq mi (199.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75563
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-42844 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410837 |
Linden is a city in Cass County, Texas, United States. It is also the county seat of Cass County. A county seat is like the main town where the county government offices are located.
In 2020, about 1,825 people lived in Linden. The city got its name from another city called Linden in Perry County, Tennessee.
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Geography of Linden
Linden is located in the southern part of Cass County. A major road, U.S. Route 59, goes through the east side of the city. This road can take you northeast to Atlanta, which is about 14 miles away. If you go south on the same road, you will reach Jefferson, about 18 miles away.
The city of Linden covers a total area of about 3.53 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People Living in Linden
The number of people living in Linden has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 444 | — | |
| 1900 | 316 | −28.8% | |
| 1910 | 329 | 4.1% | |
| 1920 | 702 | 113.4% | |
| 1930 | 718 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,168 | 62.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,744 | 49.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,832 | 5.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,264 | 23.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,443 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,375 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,256 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,988 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,825 | −8.2% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,825 people living in Linden. These people lived in 917 households, and 603 of these were families.
Back in 2010, there were 1,988 people in Linden. There were 940 households, and 579 of them were families. About 27% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (43.2%) were married couples living together. About 36% of households were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Linden in 2010 was 43 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18 years old. About 25% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education in Linden
Students in Linden attend schools that are part of the Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District. This school district helps provide education for the children and teenagers in the area.
Famous People from Linden
Many talented people have come from Linden, Texas. Here are a few of them:
- John Beasley – A basketball player who played in the Southwest Conference (SWC).
- Don Buford – A former player in Major League Baseball.
- Ed Hargett – An All-SWC quarterback and NFL quarterback for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints.
- Don Henley – The lead singer and drummer for the famous band, the Eagles.
- Scott Joplin – A very important composer and musician known for ragtime music.
- Brig Owens – A football player who played for the Washington Redskins.
- T-Bone Walker – A famous blues guitarist and singer.
See also
In Spanish: Linden (Texas) para niños
