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Linn County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Cedar Rapids

Linn County's estimated 2025 population is 229,036 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Linn County is the 2nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 211,713 and has seen a growth of 8.18% since that time.

229,036
Total Population
319
Population Density (mi²)
2
Population Rank (State)
32 0.01%
Annual Population Growth

Linn County Population

Linn County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Linn County includes 84.61% White, 5.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White194,14984.61%
Two or more races13,5335.9%
Black or African American13,3445.82%
Asian5,2122.27%
Other race2,5091.09%
Native American6710.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander450.02%

Linn County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Linn County's average per capita income is $51,892. Household income levels show a median of $76,421. The poverty rate stands at 9.86%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$115,133$141,815
Families$97,372$124,252
Households$76,421$101,721
Non Families$45,888$60,037

$51,892

Average Income

$76,421

Median Household Income

9.86%

Poverty Rate