Linn County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Linn County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Linn County, Oregon has a population of 130,706, the 8th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $76,329 and the median home value is $376,400. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Linn County Quick Facts

Population 130,706

Median Household Income $76,329

Median Home Value $376,400

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 40.1 years

Homeownership Rate 66.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.6%

High School Graduation 92.2%

Cities/Places 21

Population 130,706 8th of 36

Median Income $76,329 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment 6.0%

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	129,794	130,706	+0.7%
Median household income	$73,396	$76,329	+4.0%
Median home value	$344,600	$376,400	+9.2%

Median Household Income

Linn

$76,329

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Linn

$376,400

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%

$25K-$50K 18.6%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 34.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

16.3%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

9.3%

$150K-$200K

8.4%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

60.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.9%

Renter 33.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,320/mo 20.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

21.4%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

24.6%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Linn County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Albany	56,839	$78,114	13.5%	$389,200
Lebanon	19,344	$63,176	17.8%	$336,800
Sweet Home	10,078	$56,927	19.4%	$273,300
Harrisburg	3,681	$73,650	8.9%	$320,900
Millersburg	3,366	$124,867	5.1%	$567,200
Brownsville	1,912	$83,098	10.0%	$373,000
Halsey	1,491	$106,458	7.8%	$330,300
Tangent	1,290	$99,000	20.4%	$377,300
Lyons	1,139	$91,875	14.8%	$488,900
South Lebanon	939	$61,346	11.0%	$400,800
Scio	930	$99,886	5.4%	$404,800
Lacomb	691	$76,221	3.6%	N/A
Crabtree	602	$120,513	3.6%	$380,100
Crawfordsville	588	N/A	29.4%	$400,000
Sodaville	309	$53,750	18.7%	$347,300
Waterloo	229	$88,750	3.5%	$293,800
Holley	211	$111,438	0.0%	$551,800
Cascadia	136	$95,583	5.9%	$606,300
Peoria	130	$141,368	0.0%	N/A
Shedd	78	N/A	0.0%	N/A
West Scio	38	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Linn County is located in Oregon with a total population of 130,706. It is the 8th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Linn County is 40.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Linn County is $76,329. This is 8% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $376,400. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Linn County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.

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 Oregon 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, Oregon?

Linn County has a population of 130,706, making it the 8th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Linn County?

The median household income in Linn County is $76,329 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in Linn County, Oregon?

Linn County contains 21 Census-designated places.