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Linn Grove

Iowa · 154 residents · 0.558 sq mi
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Linn Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,700. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
−27%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.7
+22%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1201461721982241990201020202024Linn Grove
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,051
−13%since 2000
from $22,945 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+76%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.3%(30)
Diversity Score
19
−1%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linn Grove, Iowa?

Linn Grove, Iowa has about 154 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linn Grove, Iowa earns about $40,417 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 $43,700, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Linn Grove, Iowa?

About 11.6% 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 5.2% of people in Linn Grove, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linn Grove, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Linn Grove, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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