Linn County, IA

County

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2023 Population
229,463
0.0676% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Grassley
Republican Party
US Senator
Joni Ernst
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
38.5
0.785% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
9.86%
3.97% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$76,421
1.28% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$204,400
8.26% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
120,371
0.781% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Linn County, IA had a population of 229k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $76,421. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Linn County, IA grew from 229,308 to 229,463, a 0.0676% increase and its median household income grew from $75,457 to $76,421, a 1.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Linn County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.66%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.91%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), and White (Hispanic) (1.63%).

None of the households in Linn County, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Linn County, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Linn County, IA are Kirkwood Community College (2,627 degrees awarded in 2023), Mount Mercy University (502 degrees), and Coe College (341 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Linn County, IA was $204,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in Linn County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Linn County, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Linn County, IA is home to a population of 229k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 5% of Linn County, IA residents were born outside of the country (11.5k people).

In 2023, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (190k people) in Linn County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.97k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%
2023 Citizenship
97.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.6% of Linn County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Linn County, IA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Linn County, IA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    190k ± 668
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    13k ± 837
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    8.97k ± 1.03k
3.97%
Hispanic Population
9.12k people

In 2023, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (190k people) in Linn County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.97k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.97% of the people in Linn County, IA are hispanic (9.12k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Linn County, IA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    42,808 ± 5,046 people
  2. India
    12,283 ± 2,716 people
  3. China
    7,889 ± 2,178 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,808 Iowa residents, followed by India with 12,283 and China with 7,889.

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Foreign-Born Population

5%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11.5k people
4.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
10.8k people

As of 2023, 5% of Linn County, IA residents (11.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Linn County, IA was 4.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,805 ± 540
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,547 ± 433
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,934 ± 322

Linn County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Linn County, IA employs 120k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Linn County, IA were Manufacturing (20,525 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,558 people), and Retail Trade (13,459 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($103,491), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,564), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,917).

Employment

Occupations

120k
2023 Value
± 2,841
−0.781%
1 Year decline
± 3.37%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Linn County, IA declined at a rate of −0.781%, from 121k employees to 120k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Linn County, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,961 people), Management Occupations (12,401 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,343 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Linn County, IA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

120k
2023 Value
± 2,841
−0.781%
1 Year decline
± 3.37%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Linn County, IA declined at a rate of −0.781%, from 121k employees to 120k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Linn County, IA, are Manufacturing (20,525 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,558 people), and Retail Trade (13,459 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Linn County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Linn County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,246
Median earning men ± $1,567
$40,694
Median earning women ± $947

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($77,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,769), and Manufacturing ($71,443).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($62,292), Manufacturing ($57,710), and Wholesale Trade ($55,000).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 337
    Construction
  2. 333
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 313
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.59M
    Manufacturing
  2. $930k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $753k
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Linn County, IA awarded 3,796 degrees. The student population of Linn County, IA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7,332 male students and 9,290 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Linn County, IA are White (2,886 and 77.6%), followed by Black or African American (253 and 6.8%), Hispanic or Latino (232 and 6.24%), and Two or More Races (149 and 4.01%).

The largest universities in Linn County, IA by number of degrees awarded are Kirkwood Community College (2,627 and 69.2%), Mount Mercy University (502 and 13.2%), and Coe College (341 and 8.98%).

The most popular majors in Linn County, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (678 and 17.9%), General Business Administration & Management (239 and 6.3%), and Registered Nursing (236 and 6.22%).

The median tuition cost in Linn County, IA for private four year colleges is $49,970.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Linn County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.96%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 16,622 (44.1% men and 55.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 16,622 students enrolled in Linn County, IA, 44.1% men and 55.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,276 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    660 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    140 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    102 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Linn County, IA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 660 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Linn County, IA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Kirkwood Community College
    2,627 degrees awarded
  2. Mount Mercy University
    502 degrees awarded
  3. Coe College
    341 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kirkwood Community College with 2,627 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,632 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Linn County, IA, which is 0.754 times less than the 2,164 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,886 degrees mean that there were 11.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 253 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($49,970) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($664) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.708% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.723% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (748k), Some college (554k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Linn County, IA was $204,400 in 2023, which is 0.674 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $188,800 to $204,400, a 8.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Linn County, IA is 73.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Linn County, IA have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Linn County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Linn County, IA is $76,421. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Linn County, IA was Census Tract 2.05, Linn County, IA with a value of $165,486, followed by Census Tract 106, Linn County, IA and Census Tract 107, Linn County, IA, with respective values of $119,125 and $111,495.

In 2024, 9.87% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Linn County, IA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.326%.

Housing

Property

$204,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,375
$69,685
Median Property Taxes
±$1,775

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Linn County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

73.3%
Homeownership
2023
61.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 73.3% of the housing units in Linn County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 2.05, Linn County, IA
  2. Census Tract 106, Linn County, IA
  3. Census Tract 107, Linn County, IA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Linn County, IA was Census Tract 2.05, Linn County, IA with a value of $165,486, followed by Census Tract 106, Linn County, IA and Census Tract 107, Linn County, IA, with respective values of $119,125 and $111,495.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Linn County, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$76,421
Median Household Income
± $2,006
95.1k
Number of Households
± 2,376

In 2023, the median household income of the 95.1k households in Linn County, IA grew to $76,421 from the previous year's value of $75,457.

The following chart displays the households in Linn County, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Linn County, IA is from Iowa.
0.441
2023 Wage GINI in Iowa
0.442
2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2023, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.304% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (76.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.7%)
  3. Carpooled (6.28%)

In 2023, 76.4% of workers in Linn County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

19.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Linn County, IA have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% of the workforce in Linn County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Linn County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Linn County, IA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 9.87% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Linn County, IA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.326%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Linn County, IA (22.1k out of 224k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Linn County, IA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 9.6% of the children was living in poverty in Linn County, IA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.6%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 226 in Linn County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.379 per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.2% of the population of Linn County, IA has health coverage, with 56.9% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Linn County, IA see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.928% decrease from the previous year (1,616 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1347 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,601 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Linn County, IA

Primary care physicians in Linn County, IA see an average of 1,601 patients per year. This represents a 0.928% decrease from the previous year (1,616 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.83%
Uninsured
56.9%
Employer Coverage
14.7%
Medicaid
12.7%
Medicare
10.6%
Non-Group
1.33%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Linn County, IA declined by 0.341% from 3.85% to 3.83%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.7 in Linn County, IA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.5% in Linn County, IA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.66% in Linn County, IA.

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