Linn, Kansas

Linn is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 410.[6]

Linn, Kansas
City
Location within Washington County and Kansas
KDOT map of Washington County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°40′49″N 97°5′8″W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Washington
Founded	1877
Incorporated	1911
Named for	Lewis F. Linn
Area [1]
• Total	0.34 sq mi (0.88 km^2)
• Land	0.34 sq mi (0.88 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,460 ft (450 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	410
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	382
• Density	1,126.84/sq mi (435.05/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66953
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-41425 [4]
GNIS ID	0473138 [5]

History

Linn was founded in 1877.[7] It was named for Lewis F. Linn, a U.S. Senator from Missouri.[8]

The first post office in Linn was established in January 1878.[9]

Geography

Linn is located at 39°40′49″N 97°5′8″W (39.680240, -97.085422).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km²), all of it land.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1920	282		—
1930	340		20.6%
1940	395		16.2%
1950	395		0.0%
1960	466		18.0%
1970	388		−16.7%
1980	483		24.5%
1990	472		−2.3%
2000	425		−10.0%
2010	410		−3.5%
2019 (est.)	382	[3]	−6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 410 people, 152 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,205.9 inhabitants per square mile (465.6/km²). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 485.3 per square mile (187.4/km²). 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[4] of 2000, there were 425 people, 164 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,270.9 people per square mile (497.3/km²). There were 186 housing units at an average density of 556.2 per square mile (217.6/km²). 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.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
7. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 312.
8. "Profile for Linn, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 15 May 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
9. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

Further reading

External links

• Linn - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 223, local school district
• Linn City Map, KDOT