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Linn Grove

Iowa · 163 residents · 0.558 sq mi
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Linn Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $51,400. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
−23%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
292 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+25%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1201461721982241990201020202024Linn Grove
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,472
−6%since 2000
from $22,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(131)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.5%(60)
Diversity Score
37
+87%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
23.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.8%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linn Grove, Iowa?

Linn Grove, Iowa has about 163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linn Grove, Iowa earns about $48,750 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 $51,400, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Linn Grove, Iowa?

About 18.9% 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 13.0% 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 31 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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