Linn, Kansas

Linn is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 387.[3]

Linn, Kansas
Location within Washington County and Kansas
Location within Washington County and Kansas
KDOT map of Washington County (legend)
KDOT map of Washington County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°40′45″N 97°05′12″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyWashington
Founded1877
Incorporated1911
Named forLewis F. Linn
Area
  Total0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
  Land0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Population
  Total387
  Density1,100/sq mi (440/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66953
Area code785
FIPS code20-41425
GNIS ID2395720[1]

History

Linn was founded in 1877.[4] It was named for Lewis F. Linn, a U.S. Senator from Missouri.[5]

The first post office in Linn was established in January 1878.[6]

Geography

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.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1920282
193034020.6%
194039516.2%
19503950.0%
196046618.0%
1970388−16.7%
198048324.5%
1990472−2.3%
2000425−10.0%
2010410−3.5%
2020387−5.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[8] 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[9] of 2000, there were 425 people, 164 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,270.9 inhabitants per square mile (490.7/km2). There were 186 housing units at an average density of 556.2 per square mile (214.8/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. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Linn, Kansas
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "Profile of Linn, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 312.
  5. "Profile for Linn, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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