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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Linn County

Oregon · 103,069 residents · 2,289.508 sq mi
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Linn County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,518. Population has held roughly steady 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 $122,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103,069
+13%since 1990
from 91,227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+8%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
87K99K111K123K135K1990201020202024Linn County
2024131K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,518
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,209 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,633
+54%since 1990
from $11,443 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+83%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+62%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(88,487)
Black0.3%(231)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,135)
Asian0.7%(626)
Diversity Score12.6%(11,486)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(94,012)
Black0.3%(285)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(4,514)
Asian0.8%(789)
Diversity Score13.4%(13,777)
Diversity Score
13
+6%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 103,069 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Linn County, Oregon earns about $37,518 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 $122,900, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Linn County, Oregon?

About 13.4% 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 11.4% of people in Linn County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linn County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Linn County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,842 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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