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Linton

Indiana · 5,133 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 $33,539. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,600. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,133
−11%since 2000
from 5,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,567 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+2%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Linton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,539
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,135
+36%since 2000
from $15,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,795)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(133)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other1.8%(91)
Diversity Score12.5%(643)
Diversity Score
13
+230%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linton, Indiana?

Linton, Indiana has about 5,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linton, Indiana?

The typical household in Linton, Indiana earns about $33,539 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 $68,600, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Linton, Indiana?

About 15.0% 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 22.4% 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 681 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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