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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Linn County

Missouri · 13,754 residents · 615.588 sq mi
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Linn County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,242. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $46,300. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,754
−1%since 1990
from 13,885 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+3%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,242
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,367 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,378
+64%since 1990
from $9,391 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
23.1% rent
1.6
+26%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(13,715)
Black1%(134)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(48)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score3.9%(537)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(13,406)
Black0.6%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(104)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score3.7%(512)
4
−4%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−39%since 1990
from 23.5 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, Missouri?

Linn County, Missouri has about 13,754 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Linn County, Missouri earns about $28,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linn County, Missouri expensive?

In Linn County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Linn County, Missouri?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Linn County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linn County, Missouri?

About 14.9% of people in Linn County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linn County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Linn County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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