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Linton

Indiana · 5,245 residents (2025 est.) · 3.275 sq mi
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Linton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,440. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,260
−9%since 2000
from 5,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,606 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−11%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,245 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Linton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,440
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,477 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,581
+71%since 2000
from $15,554 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+13%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(5,630)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(72)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(219)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,010)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(92)
Asian0.6%(33)
Other2%(106)
Diversity Score11.5%(605)
Diversity Score
12
+203%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linton, Indiana?

Linton, Indiana has about 5,260 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linton, Indiana?

The typical household in Linton, Indiana earns about $45,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linton, Indiana expensive?

In Linton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $86,000, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Linton, Indiana?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Linton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linton, Indiana?

About 17.3% of people in Linton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Linton, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 554 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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