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Linton

North Dakota · 1,041 residents (2025 est.) · 0.785 sq mi
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Linton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 417 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,800. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
904
−32%since 2000
from 1,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.2
+19%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,041 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8179801K1K1K1990201020202024Linton
2024904
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,474
+156%since 2000
from $14,661 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
−9%since 2010
from 0.507 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(802)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other8.4%(76)
Diversity Score25.7%(232)
Diversity Score
26
+874%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% 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
12.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linton, North Dakota?

Linton, North Dakota has about 904 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linton, North Dakota?

The typical household in Linton, North Dakota earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linton, North Dakota expensive?

In Linton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $97,800, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Linton, North Dakota?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Linton, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linton, North Dakota?

About 10.4% of people in Linton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linton, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Linton, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 510 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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