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Linn County

Missouri · 11,874 residents · 615.588 sq mi
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Linn County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,150. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,874
−14%since 2000
from 13,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+7%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,150
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,242 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,981
+75%since 2000
from $15,378 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(13,406)
Black0.6%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(104)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(512)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(11,027)
Black0.6%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(289)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other1.7%(204)
Diversity Score12.1%(1,436)
Segregation Score29.7%(3,524)
Diversity Score
12
+225%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linn County, Missouri?

Linn County, Missouri has about 11,874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linn County, Missouri earns about $51,150 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 $92,600, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Linn County, Missouri?

About 18.5% 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 16.0% 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 2,011 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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