Linn County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Linn County, Kansas has a population of 9,767, the 40th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $59,069 and the median home value is $173,600. The poverty rate is 8.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Linn County Quick Facts
How Linn County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,723 | 9,767 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $59,200 | $59,069 | -0.2% |
| Median home value | $164,500 | $173,600 | +5.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Linn County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton | 1,516 | $49,565 | 11.0% | $102,900 |
| La Cygne | 1,327 | $58,882 | 7.3% | $150,900 |
| Linn Valley | 962 | $51,279 | 14.3% | $144,900 |
| Mound City | 768 | $60,563 | 11.2% | $157,500 |
| Prescott | 276 | $42,708 | 23.1% | $50,000 |
| Parker | 274 | $79,125 | 16.8% | $163,600 |
| Blue Mound | 234 | $60,625 | 30.8% | $57,100 |
Explore Kansas Rankings
Population Overview
Linn County is located in Kansas with a total population of 9,767. It is the 40th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Linn County is 45.7 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Linn County is $59,069. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $173,600. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Linn County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Linn County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Linn County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Linn County, Kansas?
Linn County has a population of 9,767, making it the 40th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Linn County?
The median household income in Linn County is $59,069 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.
How many cities are in Linn County, Kansas?
Linn County contains 7 Census-designated places.