Nestled in the heart of central Alberta, this small community sits within Kneehill County, roughly 28 km southwest of Three Hills and approximately 26 km north of Beiseker. The village of Linden covers a land area of 2.55 km², and the 2021 Census recorded a population of 747 residents living in 297 of its 333 private dwellings, reflecting a decline of about 9.8% from the 828 people counted in 2016. That 2016 figure itself represented a notable 14.2% increase over the 725 residents recorded in 2011, giving the community a population density of around 292.9 people per km² as of 2021.
The roots of Linden stretch back to Mennonite settlers who originally homesteaded the surrounding farmland, and many families living there today trace their ancestry to that community. The first post office opened in 1949, and the village was officially incorporated in 1964. Education in Linden is centred at Dr. Elliott School, a K-9 facility founded in 1958, which offers badminton and track and field programs. High school students typically travel roughly 10 km south to Acme for their secondary schooling, as no high school exists within the village itself. Musician Mike Edel is among the notable people who hail from Linden.