Linwood is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city’s population was 7,092, reflecting a decline of 80 (-1.1%) from the 7,172 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 306 (+4.5%) from the 6,866 counted in the 1990 Census.
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.
Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Bellhaven and Seaview.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 7,092 people, 2,653 households, and 1,958 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,834.9 per square mile (708.5/km2). There were 2,798 housing units at an average density of 723.9 per square mile (279.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city 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.
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