Linden, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Linden, Wisconsin
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Linden post office
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Location of Linden in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
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| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 646/sq mi (249.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-44650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1568132 |
Linden is a small village located in Iowa County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 504 people lived there. This village is part of the larger Town of Linden.
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About Linden, Wisconsin
Where is Linden Located?
Linden is found in the state of Wisconsin. Its exact location is at 42.917433 degrees north and 90.273384 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.78 square miles (2.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Linden?
The word "demographics" describes the different groups of people who live in a place. This includes things like how many people there are, their ages, and their backgrounds.
Here's how Linden's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 571 | — | |
| 1890 | 462 | −19.1% | |
| 1900 | 543 | 17.5% | |
| 1910 | 580 | 6.8% | |
| 1920 | 490 | −15.5% | |
| 1930 | 498 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 461 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 463 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 418 | −9.7% | |
| 1970 | 408 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 395 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 429 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 615 | 43.4% | |
| 2010 | 549 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 504 | −8.2% | |
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Linden's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 549 people living in Linden. These people lived in 214 different homes, and 135 of these were families.
The population density was about 703.8 people per square mile (271.7 people per square kilometer). This means how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 233 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in the village were White (97.6%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.2%), or from other races (0.7%). About 0.9% of the population identified as being from two or more races. About 1.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 214 homes, about 37.9% had children under 18 years old living there. About 44.4% were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (9.8%), or a male head of household without a wife (8.9%). About 36.9% of homes were not families.
About 28.5% of all homes had only one person living in them. About 12.2% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.57 people in each household and 3.19 people in each family.
The average age of people in the village was 36.4 years old. About 29% of residents were under 18. About 9.5% were between 18 and 24. About 26.9% were between 25 and 44. About 24.2% were between 45 and 64. Finally, about 10.6% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%).
Notable People from Linden
Some important people have come from Linden:
- Edmund Baker: A person who was both a businessman and a politician.
- Kearton Coates: Served as a representative in the Wisconsin State government.
- Oscar Hallam: Became a judge on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
- John Hammill: Served as the Governor of Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Linden (Wisconsin) para niños
