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Linwood

Kansas · 415 residents · 0.59 sq mi
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Linwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $129,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
415
+11%since 2000
from 374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+30%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1842723614495381990201020202024Linwood
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,727
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,089
+85%since 2000
from $13,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(326)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.4%(10)
Diversity Score19.3%(80)
Diversity Score
19
−3%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+105%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linwood, Kansas?

Linwood, Kansas has about 415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linwood, Kansas?

The typical household in Linwood, Kansas earns about $52,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linwood, Kansas expensive?

In Linwood, Kansas, the median home is worth about $129,600, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Linwood, Kansas?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Linwood, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linwood, Kansas?

About 11.3% of people in Linwood, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linwood, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Linwood, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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