Linwood is a city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 6,971, a decrease of 121 (−1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,092, which in turn reflected a decline of 80 (−1.1%) from the 7,172 counted in the 2000 census.Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.

Linwood was originally incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 20, 1889, from portions of Egg Harbor Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. Linwood was reincorporated as a city on April 27, 1931.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 69. Accessed May 29, 2024. The area had been called Leedsville until 1880, when a post office was being established. The United States Postal Service insisted that the name had to be changed as it conflicted with an existing post office elsewhere in the state. Among the names proposed and considered by local residents were "Brinola", "Geneva", "Pearville" and "Viola", with "Linwood" ultimately chosen.Willis, Lavinia Thomas Willis, Ed. Early History of Atlantic County, New Jersey: Record of the First Year's Work of Atlantic County's Historical Society, pp. 95-96. Kutztown Publishing Company, 1915. Accessed September 3, 2015. "There being a post office by the same name in the northern part of the state, the Federal authorities required Leedsville (Linwood) to change its name.... But yet another name must be chosen from the similarity of the abbreviations N. Y. and N. J., the officials at Washington called for another name. Linwood was the name chosen."

Geographically, the city, and all of Atlantic County, is part of the South Jersey region of the state and of the Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan statistical area, which in turn is included in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.New Jersey: 2020 Core Based Statistical Areas and Counties, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 1, 2023.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 4.21 square miles (10.91 km2), including 3.81 square miles (9.87 km2) of land and 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2) of water (9.55%).

The city is located about west of Atlantic City. It borders the municipalities of Egg Harbor Township, Northfield and Somers Point.About Linwood, New Jersey, City of Linwood. Accessed December 27, 2011.Areas touching Linwood, MapIt. Accessed February 25, 2020.Atlantic County District Map, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed July 9, 2024.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Bellhaven and Seaview.Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed May 21, 2015.

Demographics

The median house value in 2005 was $300,200.Linwood, New Jersey, City-Data. Accessed July 27, 2007.

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Linwood had a population of 6,971. The median age was 46.4 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 22.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.8 males age 18 and over.

98.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 1.1% lived in rural areas.

There were 2,643 households in Linwood, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 57.4% were married-couple households, 13.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 2,813 housing units, of which 6.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 1.2%.

+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 5,965 85.6% Black or African American 94 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native 12 0.2% Asian 343 4.9% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 0.0% Some other race 97 1.4% Two or more races 458 6.6% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 362 5.2%

2010 census The 2010 United States census counted 7,092 people, 2,653 households, and 1,958 families in the city. The population density was . There were 2,798 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 93.18% (6,608) White, 0.97% (69) Black or African American, 0.07% (5) Native American, 3.79% (269) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.54% (38) from other races, and 1.45% (103) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.96% (210) of the population.

Of the 2,653 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18; 60.2% were married couples living together; 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.2% were non-families. Of all households, 23.0% were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.10.

24.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 33.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 90.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 85.1 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $80,518 (with a margin of error of +/− $8,965) and the median family income was $103,529 (+/− $11,162). Males had a median income of $90,125 (+/− $16,766) versus $50,125 (+/− $5,378) for females. The per capita income for the city was $47,501 (+/− $5,093). About 2.1% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Linwood city, Atlantic County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 27, 2011.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 7,172 people, 2,647 households, and 1,966 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,751 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.20% White, 1.06% African American, 0.11% Native American, 2.41% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Linwood city, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 22, 2013.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Linwood city, Atlantic County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 22, 2013.

There were 2,647 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,000, and the median income for a family was $71,415. Males had a median income of $51,614 versus $31,627 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,159. About 3.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government Linwood operates under the City form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 15 (of the 564) municipalities statewide that use this form.Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey , Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. The governing body is comprised of a Mayor and a seven-member City Council who are chosen in partisan balloting held as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected at-large for a four-year term of office. On the city council, six council members are elected from the city's two wards for three-year terms on a staggered basis with two ward seats coming up for election each year, and one at-large council member is elected for a three-year term.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 13."Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey" , p. 4. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023. The council exercises the legislative power of the city by adopting ordinances and resolutions. In addition, the council is responsible for the approval of the city budget, the establishment of financial controls and setting of all salaries of elected and appointed officers and employees. An administrator is charged with directing the day-to-day activities of city government.Government, City of Linwood. Accessed September 25, 2019. "The city is governed by a mayor-council form of government. The mayor is elected for a four-year term, six ward council members are elected for three-year terms on a staggered basis, and one at-large council member is elected for a four-year term."

, the Mayor of the City of Linwood is Republican Darren H. Matik, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023.Mayor Darren H. Matik, City of Linwood. Accessed December 11, 2025. Members of the City Council are Blair Albright (R, 2024, Ward 2), June Byrnes (R, 2024; Ward 1), Stacy DeDomenicis (R, 2025; Ward 1), Eric Ford (R, 2023; Ward 1), Matthew B. Levinson (R, 2024, At Large), Todd Michael (R, 2025, Ward 2) and Adam M. Walcoff (R, 2023; Ward 2 - appointed to fill an unexpired term).Linwood City Council, City of Linwood. Accessed June 6, 2023.2023 Municipal Data Sheet, City of Linwood. Accessed June 6, 2023.Municipal Government, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed December 11, 2025.2022 General Election Results - Amended, Atlantic County Clerk, updated December 5, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.General Election November 2, 2021 Official Results, Atlantic County, New Jersey, updated January 4, 2022. Accessed February 1, 2022.November 3, 2020 General Election Official Results, Atlantic County, New Jersey, update January 4, 2021. Accessed February 1, 2021.General Election Results - November 5, 2019, Atlantic County, New Jersey, updated November 19, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.