Lindenwold is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 21,641, an increase of 4,028 (+22.9%) from the 2010 census count of 17,613, which in turn reflected an increase of 199 (+1.1%) from the 17,414 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.

As of 2020, Lindenwold had the 10th-highest property tax rate in New Jersey with an equalized rate of 4.810% compared to 3.470% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%."Here are the 30 N.J. towns with the highest property tax rates", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, March 15, 2021. Accessed January 19, 2022. "The average equalized tax rate in New Jersey was 2.279 in 2020, according to data from the Department of Community Affairs. Here is the list of 30 New Jersey towns with the highest property tax rates.... 10. Lindenwold Equalized tax rate in Lindenwold Borough, Camden County, was 4.810 in 2020 Average equalized tax rate in Camden County: 3.470" The borough is part of the South Jersey region of the state.

History Lindenwold was created on April 23, 1929, from Clementon Township, one of seven municipalities created from the now-defunct township, and one of five new municipalities created on that same date: Hi-Nella, Pine Hill, Pine Valley (since merged with Pine Hill), and Somerdale.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 107. Accessed May 29, 2024. The borough's first official meeting was held on the following May 31 in the old Fire Hall at Linden Avenue and Berlin Road. The name "Lindenwold" (German for "linden forest") was suggested by Wimer Bedford, a local resident who had been reading a German book that included the word. Bedford sought to have linden trees planted along the borough's streets, but local officials chose cheaper trees as an alternative.Lindenwold Borough Community Pages, Lindenwold Official Government Website. Accessed June 21, 2012.Laughlin, Jason. "Lindenwold: A tree by any name" , Courier-Post, October 18, 2006. Accessed September 3, 2015. "Wimer Bedford gave the town its name when it became a town in 1885. In German, Lindenwold means Linden Woods. He had hoped to plant linden trees throughout the community, but while he was away on business the town government found cheaper and more affordable trees and planted them instead."

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 3.94 square miles (10.21 km2), including 3.90 square miles (10.11 km2) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.11 km2) of water (1.07%). Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Kirkwood and Lucastown.Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed May 21, 2015.

Lindenwold borders the Camden County municipalities of Berlin Borough, Berlin Township, Clementon Borough, Gibbsboro, Gloucester Township, Laurel Springs, Pine Hill, Somerdale, Stratford, and Voorhees Township.Areas touching Lindenwold, MapIt. Accessed September 18, 2019.Municipalities within Camden County, NJ, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. Accessed February 25, 2020.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Lindenwold had a population of 21,641. The median age was 34.0 years. 24.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 84.8 males age 18 and over.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 9,134 households in Lindenwold, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 27.2% were married-couple households, 22.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 38.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 9,731 housing units, of which 6.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.1%.

+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 6,590 30.5% Black or African American 7,428 34.3% American Indian and Alaska Native 183 0.8% Asian 543 2.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 0.0% Some other race 4,735 21.9% Two or more races 2,154 10.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 7,125 32.9%

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 17,613 people, 7,426 households, and 4,211 families in the borough. The population density was . There were 8,251 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 48.08% (8,469) White, 34.66% (6,104) Black or African American, 0.44% (78) Native American, 2.80% (493) Asian, 0.02% (4) Pacific Islander, 10.34% (1,822) from other races, and 3.65% (643) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.85% (3,673) of the population.

Of the 7,426 households, 26.5% had children under the age of 18; 30.9% were married couples living together; 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 43.3% were non-families. Of all households, 33.8% were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.04.

22.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 90.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.9 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $47,462 (with a margin of error of +/− $2,694) and the median family income was $55,906 (+/− $3,257). Males had a median income of $34,580 (+/− $5,293) versus $35,523 (+/− $3,099) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $22,793 (+/− $1,111). About 9.8% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Lindenwold borough, Camden County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 20, 2012.

2000 census As of the 2000 census, there were 17,414 people, 7,465 households, and 4,299 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 8,244 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 61.42% White, 28.22% African American, 0.48% Native American, 3.53% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.24% from other races, and 3.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.56% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Lindenwold borough, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 7, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Lindenwold borough, Camden County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 7, 2012.

There were 7,465 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the borough, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $36,080, and the median income for a family was $40,931. Males had a median income of $34,990 versus $26,514 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,659. About 11.3% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. Government Local government Lindenwold is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.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 the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council has six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 24. The borough form of government used by Lindenwold is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask" , New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014."Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey" , p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.

In the November 2021 general election, Walter F. Lenkowski was elected to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Joseph C. Strippoli until he resigned from office in July 2021.Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2021, Borough of Lindenwold. Accessed July 11, 2022. "Mayor Roach updated that the numbers are rising for cases in Lindenwold. Mayor announced that he has received a letter of resignation for Councilman Strippoli. He thanked the former Mayor and Councilman for all his years of service to the Borough of Lindenwold."

, the mayor of Lindenwold Borough is Democrat Richard E. Roach Jr., whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Lindenwold Borough Council are Linda M. Hess (D, 2023), Walter F. Lenkowski (D, 2025), Raymond D. Morrisey (D, 2025), Odessa Patton (2024), Cheryle Randolph-Sharpe (D, 2024), Sandra Sinon (D, 2023).Meet Your Mayor and Council, Lindenwold Borough. Accessed June 8, 2023.2023 Municipal Data Sheet, Lindenwold Borough. Accessed June 8, 2023.Official Election Results 2022 General Election November 8, 2022, Camden County, New Jersey, as of November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.2021 General Election November 2, 2021 Official Election Results, Camden County, New Jersey, update November 15, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.2020 General Election November 3, 2020 Official Election Results, Camden County, New Jersey, update November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.