Linn County, Missouri
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 13,754 people, 5,697 households, and 3,760 families residing in the county. The population density
was 22 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 6,554 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.98% White
, 0.60% Black
or African American
, 0.38% Native American
, 0.14% Asian
, 0.15% from other races
, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 5,697 households out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.60% were married couples
living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 30.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 20.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,242, and the median income for a family was $36,134. Males had a median income of $25,635 versus $18,820 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,378. About 11.30% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.20% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 13,754 people, 5,697 households, and 3,760 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 22 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 6,554 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.98% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.60% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.38% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 5,697 households out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 30.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 20.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,242, and the median income for a family was $36,134. Males had a median income of $25,635 versus $18,820 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,378. About 11.30% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.20% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Bucklin, Missouri Bucklin is a city in Linn County, Missouri, United States. The population was 467 at the 2010 census.-History:The first settler within the confines of Bucklin Township was Sampson Wyett . Mr. Wyett arrived in 1835 . In 1845 James H. Watson and Dr. John F. Powers established Bucklin Township... Laclede, Missouri Laclede is a city in Linn County, Missouri, United States. The population was 415 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Laclede is located at .... |
Linneus, Missouri Linneus is a small city in Linn County, Missouri, United States. The population was 369 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Linn County. Originally Linnville, its name was changed to honor Carl Linnaeus in 1840.-Geography:... Marceline, Missouri Marceline is a city in Chariton and Linn Counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 2,221 at the 2010 census.-History:In 1887 the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway began construction from Kansas City, Missouri to Chicago... |
Meadville, Missouri Meadville is a city in Linn County, Missouri, United States. The population was 457 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Meadville is located at .... New Boston, Missouri New Boston is an unincorporated community in eastern Linn County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Route 129 about twelve miles northeast of Brookfield. The community was founded in 1846 and is named after Boston, Massachusetts... |
Purdin, Missouri Purdin is a city in Linn County, Missouri, United States. The population was 223 at the 2000 census.-History:* On July 26, 2011 the United States Postal Service announced plans to permanently close the Purdin post office as part of a nationwide restructuring plan.-Geography:Purdin is located at ... St. Catharine, Missouri St. Catharine is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Missouri, United States. It is located about four miles east of Brookfield on Route 11. Its post office has closed, and its mail now comes from Brookfield. The community was founded in 1856, and is not named for Catherine of... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Linn County, Missouri
- USS Linn CountyUSS Linn County (LST-900)USS LST-900 was an in the United States Navy during World War II. Late in her career, she was renamed Linn County —after counties in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Oregon—but saw no active service under that name....
(LST-900)
External links
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Linn County from University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
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