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Linton

Indiana · 5,413 residents · 3.275 sq mi
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Linton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,787. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,800. Households here earn about 42% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,413
−6%since 2000
from 5,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,653 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
−3%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Linton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,787
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,477 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,070
+29%since 2000
from $15,554 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$459
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(5,249)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(67)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other1.5%(81)
Diversity Score7.8%(423)
Diversity Score
8
+106%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linton, Indiana?

Linton, Indiana has about 5,413 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linton, Indiana?

The typical household in Linton, Indiana earns about $27,787 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 $64,800, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Linton, Indiana?

About 10.4% 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 19.1% 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 401 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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