Linn County, IA

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    2024 Population
    230,004
    US Senator
    Chuck Grassley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Joni Ernst
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39
    1.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.41%
    4.54% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $77,649
    1.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    120,795
    0.352% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Linn County, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.5% of the residents in Linn County, IA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Linn County, IA are Kirkwood Community College (2,438 degrees awarded in 2024), Mount Mercy University (489 degrees), and Coe College (348 degrees).

    Most people in Linn County, IA N/A, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Linn County, IA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Linn County, IA is home to a population of 230k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.23% of Linn County, IA residents were born outside of the country (12k people).

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (189k people) in Linn County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.5% of Linn County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Linn County, IA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Linn County, IA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      189k ± 661
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      13.5k ± 838
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      9.25k ± 952
    4.12%
    Hispanic Population
    9.48k people

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (189k people) in Linn County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.12% of the people in Linn County, IA are hispanic (9.48k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Linn County, IA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      44,333 ± 5,134 people
    2. India
      11,889 ± 2,672 people
    3. Guatemala
      8,189 ± 2,219 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.23%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    12k people
    5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    11.5k people

    As of 2024, 5.23% of Linn County, IA residents (12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Linn County, IA was 5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Health

    95.9% of the population of Linn County, IA has health coverage, with 55.3% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Linn County, IA see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1347 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,601 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Linn County, IA

    Primary care physicians in Linn County, IA see an average of 1,601 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.09%
    Uninsured
    55.3%
    Employer Coverage
    15.1%
    Medicaid
    13.3%
    Medicare
    10.8%
    Non-Group
    1.35%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Linn County, IA grew by 6.68% from 3.83% to 4.09%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Linn County, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.15 in Linn County, IA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.3% in Linn County, IA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.31% in Linn County, IA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Linn County, IA employs 121k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Linn County, IA were Manufacturing (20,749 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,432 people), and Retail Trade (13,607 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($96,750), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($95,122), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,881).

    Employment

    Occupations

    121k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,788
    0.352%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.29%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Linn County, IA grew at a rate of 0.352%, from 120k employees to 121k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Linn County, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,703 people), Management Occupations (12,830 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,045 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Linn County, IA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    121k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,788
    0.352%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.29%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Linn County, IA grew at a rate of 0.352%, from 120k employees to 121k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Linn County, IA, are Manufacturing (20,749 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,432 people), and Retail Trade (13,607 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Linn County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Linn County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $57,997
    Median earning men ± $2,029
    $40,421
    Median earning women ± $1,211

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,264), Public Administration ($75,364), and Manufacturing ($71,435).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($59,167), Public Administration ($57,837), and Manufacturing ($56,328).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 337
      Construction
    2. 333
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 313
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Iowa

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    Chuck Grassley
    Senator from Iowa3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1981
    Joni Ernst
    Senator from Iowa2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Linn County, IA awarded 3,619 degrees. The student population of Linn County, IA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,284 male students and 9,335 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Linn County, IA are White (2,728 and 77.2%), Black or African American (256 and 7.24%), Hispanic or Latino (204 and 5.77%), and Unknown (137 and 3.88%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $51,970.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Linn County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.89%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 16,619 (43.8% men and 56.2% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 16,619 students enrolled in Linn County, IA, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,888 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Linn County, IA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Linn County, IA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Kirkwood Community College
      2,438 degrees awarded
    2. Mount Mercy University
      489 degrees awarded
    3. Coe College
      348 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kirkwood Community College with 2,438 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,528 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Linn County, IA, which is 0.731 times less than the 2,091 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,728 degrees mean that there were 10.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 256 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($51,970) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($690) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Linn County, IA have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Linn County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Linn County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.0991%.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    73.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.5% of the housing units in Linn County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $77,649
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,246
    95.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,421

    In 2024, the median household income of the 95.6k households in Linn County, IA grew to $77,649 from the previous year's value of $76,421.

    The following chart displays the households in Linn County, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Linn County, IA is from Iowa.
    0.435
    2024 Wage GINI in Iowa
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

    In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commute Time

    19.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Linn County, IA have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Linn County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Linn County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Linn County, IA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Linn County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.0991%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Linn County, IA (21.2k out of 225k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Linn County, IA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.5% of the children was living in poverty in Linn County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 226 in Linn County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.379% per 100,000 population.

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