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Linn Creek

Missouri · 223 residents (2025 est.) · 1.298 sq mi
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Linn Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $228,600. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−33%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+16%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:223 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1512613714815911990201020202024Linn Creek
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,375
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,047
+182%since 2000
from $11,009 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+51%since 2010
from 0.244 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,600
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(268)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other20.7%(39)
Diversity Score43.2%(81)
Diversity Score
43
+396%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+168%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 82.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.0%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linn Creek, Missouri?

Linn Creek, Missouri has about 188 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linn Creek, Missouri?

The typical household in Linn Creek, Missouri earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linn Creek, Missouri expensive?

In Linn Creek, Missouri, the median home is worth about $228,600, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Linn Creek, Missouri?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Linn Creek, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linn Creek, Missouri?

About 35.1% of people in Linn Creek, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linn Creek, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Linn Creek, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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