Linn, Kansas

Linn was founded in 1877.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n419 312]}} It was named for Lewis F. Linn, a U.S. Senator from Missouri.{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=261529 | title=Profile for Linn, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=28 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515044635/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=261529 | archive-date=15 May 2019 | url-status=dead }}

The first post office in Linn was established in January 1878.{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:WS |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009125617/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AWS |archivedate= 9 October 2013 }}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.34|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}

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The 2020 United States census counted 387 people, 153 households, and 94 families in Linn.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 1,141.6 per square mile (440.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 164 housing units at an average density of 483.8 per square mile (186.8/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} The racial makeup was 80.88% (313) white or European American (74.68% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.52% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 10.85% (42) from other races, and 7.75% (30) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 22.74% (88) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 153 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18; 50.3% were married couples living together; 19.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.3% of households consisted of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 3.1.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.3% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

22.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,390) and the median family income was $56,917 (+/- $2,963).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $45,500 (+/- $5,472) versus $21,250 (+/- $17,012) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,045 (+/- $10,644).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 0.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those ages 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Linn%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 410 people, 152 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1205.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 165 housing units at an average density of {{convert|485.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. 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.

As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, there were 425 people, 164 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,270.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 186 housing units at an average density of {{convert|556.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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.

The community and nearby rural areas are served by Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district.

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{{See also|Washington County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Washington County, Kansas}}

• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260841 Linn - Directory of Public Officials]
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/linn.pdf Linn city map], KDOT

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