A town of 1,961, settled in 1823. Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Linden does most differently from other towns.
1933 · CLOSE UP OF FRONT, (NORTH) AND EAST SID…Where Linden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Linden. Another town gets a different order.
Linden beats the Alabama average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
| What stands out | Linden | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.5% | 14.1% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 78% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 17.9% | 9.6% |
The public schools Linden’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 94% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Elementary School | PK–5 | 184 | C− |
| George P Austin Junior High School | 6–8 | 77 | D |
| Linden High School | 9–12 | 126 | D |
Most working residents leave Linden for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Demopolis (20%), Tuscaloosa (6%) and Montgomery (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
Linden has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Linden's reported crime rate is well above Alabama's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 9 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
11 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
5 notable people were born in Linden.
City in Alabama, United States
Linden is a city in and the county seat of Marengo County, Alabama, United States. The population was 1,930 at the 2020 census, down from 2,123 at the 2010 census.
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