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Linton

North Dakota · 1,071 residents · 0.785 sq mi
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Linton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,194. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 250 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,500. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,071
−19%since 2000
from 1,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+8%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8179801K1K1K1990201020202024Linton
2024904
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,194
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,122
+92%since 2000
from $14,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+47%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(992)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other1.5%(16)
Diversity Score11.2%(119)
Diversity Score
11
+323%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linton, North Dakota?

Linton, North Dakota has about 1,071 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linton, North Dakota earns about $33,194 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Linton, North Dakota?

About 24.6% 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 9.4% 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 343 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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