Favorability to Plaintiff:

5 (Neutral)

Summary:

A rural timber region with moderate industrial exposure and an older, conservative population. Juries lean defense and damages run cautious, and the local plaintiff bar is thin. Verdict data is limited, so we apply East Texas regional averages, which place the county in a mid-range, moderate score. There are some plaintiff-friendly tendencies, especially when the plaintiff is local and the facts are clear, but large awards are uncommon.

County Seat:

Linden

Population (2024):

28,622

Median Age:

43.8

Median Income:

$54,328

2024 Election Results:

Trump (82.7%)