Linn County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 230,004 | — | #309 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,649 | +3.3% | #688 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,382 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $214,300 | -24.0% | #1,258 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $945 | -18.7% | #1,196 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | -25.3% | #668 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Linn County has a population of 230,004, making it the #309 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Linn County is $77,649, ranking #688 out of 3,222 counties — 3.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Linn County is $214,300 (-24.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $945/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.5%.
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95.9% of residents in Linn County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Linn County, Iowa
Linn County, Iowa has a total population of 230,004, making it the 309th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Linn County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Linn County is $77,649, which ranks #688 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Linn County is $214,300, 24.0% below the national median. Renters in Linn County pay a median gross rent of $945 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Linn County, 34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.
Linn County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.9%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Linn County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.