Linn County, IA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Linn County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 227,799 | 3,182,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 314.5 | 56.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.73% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 95,048 | 1,299,956 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Linn County grew by 11.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 229,463 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Linn County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Linn County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,303 | $73,286 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.29% | 4.22% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Linn County is about 4% higher than in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Linn County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $195,913 | $143,535 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $915 | $948 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.3% | 71.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Linn County is about 17.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $915 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Linn County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 140 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Linn County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.8 | 17.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.7 | 33.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 140 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,349 | $4,383 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,521 | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,073 | 606 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Iowa:
Cass County (8.9 min), Sioux County (10.0 min), Carroll County (10.7 min).
Slowest:
Monroe County (27.8 min), Madison County (27.3 min), Harrison County (27.0 min).
The average commute time in Linn County is about the same as in Iowa.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Linn County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Linn County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 27.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.37 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.4), Dallas County (0.4), Story County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crawford County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Louisa County (0.2).
Health
Linn County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Linn County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.8), Story County (0.8), Winneshiek County (0.8).
Lowest:
Davis County (0.8), Wayne County (0.8), Appanoose County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Linn County, Iowa.
What is the population of Linn County, Iowa?
The population of Linn County, Iowa is 227,799, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Linn County, Iowa?
The population density of Linn County, Iowa is 314.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Linn County, Iowa?
The median household income in Linn County, Iowa is $76,303, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Linn County, Iowa?
The median home price in Linn County, Iowa is $195,913, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Linn County, Iowa?
The unemployment rate in Linn County, Iowa is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.