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Linneus

Missouri · 281 residents · 1.066 sq mi
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Linneus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 14% 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 $60,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
−24%since 2000
from 369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1472082703313931990201020202024Linneus
2024167
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,464
+73%since 2000
from $12,437 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$317
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+23%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(363)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score13.7%(38)
Diversity Score
14
+241%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linneus, Missouri?

Linneus, Missouri has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linneus, Missouri?

The typical household in Linneus, Missouri earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linneus, Missouri expensive?

In Linneus, Missouri, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Linneus, Missouri?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Linneus, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linneus, Missouri?

About 17.1% of people in Linneus, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linneus, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Linneus, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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