Linn, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 801, Linn'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 is a small community located in Texas, within Hidalgo County. The total population is 801. It ranks as the 1108th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Linn is 36.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Linn is $69,821. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.4%. This is 69% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.0%. This is 109% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $66,200. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Linn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Linn has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 10.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (10.5%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (89.5% vs 39.7%).

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 64.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Linn, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.