Linn, Kansas

Linn is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 387.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Linn was founded in 1877.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was named for Lewis F. Linn, a U.S. Senator from Missouri.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The first post office in Linn was established in January 1878.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 387 people, 153 households, and 94 families in Linn.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,141.6 per square mile (440.8/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 164 housing units at an average density of 483.8 per square mile (186.8/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 80.88% (313) white or European American (74.68% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.52% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 10.85% (42) from other races, and 7.75% (30) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 22.74% (88) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 153 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18; 50.3% were married couples living together; 19.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.3% of households consisted of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 3.1.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.3% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

22.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.8 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,390) and the median family income was $56,917 (+/- $2,963).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $45,500 (+/- $5,472) versus $21,250 (+/- $17,012) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,045 (+/- $10,644).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 0.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 410 people, 152 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 165 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.9% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.4% of the population.

There were 152 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 48.1 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 34.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 425 people, 164 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 186 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 164 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 43.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,619, and the median income for a family was $35,909. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,624. About 4.5% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community and nearby rural areas are served by Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district.

External links

• Linn - Directory of Public Officials
• Linn city map, KDOT