Linden is a city in Cass County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,988 at the 2010 census, down from 2,256 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cass County.GeographyLinden is located south of the center of Cass County at . U.S. Route 59 passes through the east side of the city, leading northeast to Atlanta and south to Jefferson.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.1km2, all of it land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2010, there were 1,988 people, 940 households, and 579 families residing in the city. The population density was 640.4 people per square mile (247.5/km²). There were 1,048 housing units at an average density of 297.5 per square mile (115.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.88% White, 19.86% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.