COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Linn County

Oregon · 91,227 residents · 2,289.508 sq mi

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Linn County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,209. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 45%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

91,227

−11%vs 2000

vs 103,069 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

40 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 45 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.8

−7%vs 2000

vs 37.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024131K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,209

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,518 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,443

−35%vs 2000

vs $17,633 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.5%

+2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$51,100

−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $122,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$376

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $580 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

65.6%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 67.9% in 2000

34.4% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−38%vs 2000

vs 3.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.2%(94,012)

Black0.3%(285)

Hispanic / Latino4.4%(4,514)

Asian0.8%(789)

Other0%

Diversity Score13.4%(13,777)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97%(88,487)

Black0.3%(231)

Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,135)

Asian0.7%(626)

Other2.1%(1,883)

Diversity Score12.6%(11,486)

Diversity Score

−6%vs 2000

vs 13 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.0%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.2%

−5.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.4%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.0 min

+44%vs 2000

vs 15.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linn County, Oregon?

Linn County, Oregon has about 91,227 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Linn County, Oregon earns about $25,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linn County, Oregon expensive?

In Linn County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $51,100, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Linn County, Oregon?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Linn County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linn County, Oregon?

About 13.5% of people in Linn County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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