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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Linn County

Kansas · 9,570 residents · 594.081 sq mi
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Linn County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,906. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $67,300. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,570
+16%since 1990
from 8,254 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+4%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Linn County
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,906
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,287 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,009
+55%since 1990
from $11,001 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.0%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,300
+97%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$412
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
82.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
17.4% rent
1.9
+54%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(8,168)
Black0.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(15)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score3%(250)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(9,274)
Black0.6%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(87)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score4.1%(393)
4
+36%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 32.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linn County, Kansas?

Linn County, Kansas has about 9,570 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Linn County, Kansas?

The typical household in Linn County, Kansas earns about $35,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linn County, Kansas expensive?

In Linn County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $67,300, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Linn County, Kansas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Linn County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linn County, Kansas?

About 11.0% of people in Linn County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linn County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Linn County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,316 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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