Linn Grove, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 396, Linn Grove's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Linn Grove is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 396. It ranks as the 559th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Linn Grove is 40.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. 11.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Linn Grove is $75,071. This is 4% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.6%. This is 164% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Linn Grove, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $162,900. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Linn Grove is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Linn Grove is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.3% vs 8.6%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 34.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Linn Grove, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.