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Linn County

Kansas · 9,591 residents · 594.081 sq mi
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Linn County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,325. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,591
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+13%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,325
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,070
+77%since 2000
from $17,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(9,274)
Black0.6%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(87)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(393)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(8,782)
Black0.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(238)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other1.8%(177)
Diversity Score12.9%(1,238)
Segregation Score18.7%(1,791)
Diversity Score
13
+214%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linn County, Kansas?

Linn County, Kansas has about 9,591 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linn County, Kansas earns about $48,325 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 $112,000, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Linn County, Kansas?

About 17.4% 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 15.3% 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 1,337 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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