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Linn Grove

Iowa · 148 residents (2025 est.) · 0.558 sq mi
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Linn Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $93,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 152%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
+2%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
385 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−4%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:148 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1201461721982241990201020202024Linn Grove
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,247
+41%since 2000
from $22,945 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+34%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
3.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+145%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(22)
Diversity Score42.5%(91)
Diversity Score
42
+118%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 86.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 10.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linn Grove, Iowa?

Linn Grove, Iowa has about 215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linn Grove, Iowa?

The typical household in Linn Grove, Iowa earns about $62,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linn Grove, Iowa expensive?

In Linn Grove, Iowa, the median home is worth about $93,300.

How educated are people in Linn Grove, Iowa?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Linn Grove, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linn Grove, Iowa?

About 9.3% of people in Linn Grove, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linn Grove, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Linn Grove, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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