Linn County, OR 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 | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,893 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 57.2 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.13% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 50,494 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Linn County grew by 14.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 129,681 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Linn County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Linn County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,482 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.63% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Linn County is about 9% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Linn County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $366,524 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,273 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Linn County is about 24.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,273 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Linn County spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Linn County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.9 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.8 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,652 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,513 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 711 | 967 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oregon:
Lake County (7.8 min), Gilliam County (8.4 min), Harney County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Columbia County (32.4 min), Clackamas County (25.2 min), Polk County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Linn County is 22 minutes, longer than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
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 D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Linn County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.4), Multnomah County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Morrow County (0.2), Malheur County (0.2), Gilliam County (0.2).
Health
Linn County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Linn County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.0% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Clackamas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Josephine County (0.8), Malheur County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Linn County, Oregon.
What is the population of Linn County, Oregon?
The population of Linn County, Oregon is 131,893, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Linn County, Oregon?
The population density of Linn County, Oregon is 57.2 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, Oregon?
The median household income in Linn County, Oregon is $73,482, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Linn County, Oregon?
The median home price in Linn County, Oregon is $366,524, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Linn County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Linn County, Oregon is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.