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Linn County, Missouri

Coordinates: 39°52′N 93°07′W / 39.87°N 93.11°W / 39.87; -93.11
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Linn County
County
The Linn County Courthouse in Linneus
The Linn County Courthouse in Linneus
Map of Missouri highlighting Linn County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°52′N 93°07′W / 39.87°N 93.11°W / 39.87; -93.11
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedJanuary 1, 1837
Named forLewis F. Linn
SeatLinneus
Largest cityBrookfield
Area
 • Total
621 sq mi (1,610 km2)
 • Land616 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Water5.8 sq mi (15 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,874
 • Density19/sq mi (7.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th

Linn County is a county located in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,874.[1] Its county seat is Linneus.[2] The county was organized January 1, 1837, and named after U.S. Senator Lewis F. Linn of Missouri.[3]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 621 square miles (1,610 km2), of which 616 square miles (1,600 km2) is land and 5.8 square miles (15 km2) (0.9%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18402,245—
18504,05880.8%
18609,112124.5%
187015,90074.5%
188020,01625.9%
189024,14120.6%
190025,5035.6%
191025,253−1.0%
192024,778−1.9%
193023,339−5.8%
194021,416−8.2%
195018,865−11.9%
196016,815−10.9%
197015,125−10.1%
198015,4952.4%
199013,885−10.4%
200013,754−0.9%
201012,761−7.2%
202011,874−7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2015[9]

As of the census[10] 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 (8.5 people/km2). There were 6,554 housing units at an average density of 11 units per square mile (4.2/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. Approximately 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.

2020 Census

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Linn County Racial Composition[11]
Race Num. Perc.
White (NH) 11,027 92.86%
Black or African American (NH) 67 0.56%
Native American (NH) 31 0.26%
Asian (NH) 22 0.2%
Pacific Islander (NH) 6 0.05%
Other/Mixed (NH) 432 3.64%
Hispanic or Latino 289 2.43%

Education

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Public schools

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Private schools

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Public libraries

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  • Brookfield Public Library[12]
  • Marceline Carnegie Library[13]

Communities

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Townships

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Cities and towns

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Unincorporated communities

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Notable people

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Politics

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Local

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Linn County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Marlene Graves Democratic
Circuit Clerk Mary S. Enyeart Democratic
County Clerk Suzan Stephenson Republican
Collector Pamela S. Reed Democratic
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 Dick King Republican
Commissioner
(District 1)		 Mike Brown Republican
Commissioner
(District 2)		 Josh Muck Republican
Coroner Kenny F. Creason Democratic
Prosecuting Attorney Tracy L. Carlson Democratic
Public Administrator Kay Cunningham Republican
Recorder Loretta Brookshier Democratic
Sheriff Tom Parks Democratic
Surveyor Thomas Kelly Republican
Treasurer Pamela S. Reed Democratic

State

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Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 61.38% 3,414 35.71% 1,986 2.91% 162
2012 44.43% 2,456 52.24% 2,888 3.33% 184
2008 40.10% 2,371 57.56% 3,403 2.33% 138
2004 55.11% 3,252 43.86% 2,588 1.04% 61
2000 48.02% 2,869 50.26% 3,003 1.72% 103
1996 30.31% 1,783 67.44% 3,967 2.24% 132

Linn County is split between two districts in Missouri's House of Representatives, both of which are represented by Republicans.

  • District 6 — Tim Remole (R-Excello). Consists of a thin slice of the eastern part of the county.
Missouri House of Representatives — District 6 — Linn County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tim Remole 1,199 100.00% +47.81
Missouri House of Representatives — District 6 — Linn County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tim Remole 441 52.19% +0.65
Democratic Robert Harrington 404 47.81% −0.65
Missouri House of Representatives — District 6 — Linn County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tim Remole 635 51.54%
Democratic Diane J. Scott 597 48.46%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 7 — Linn County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rusty Black 3,648 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 7 — Linn County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Lair 2,032 100.00% +47.19
Missouri House of Representatives — District 7 — Linn County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Lair 2,178 52.81%
Democratic Harry Wyse 1,946 47.19%

All of Linn County is a part of Missouri's 18th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Brian Munzingler (R-Williamstown).

Missouri Senate - District 18 – Linn County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Brian Munzingler 2,648 100.00%

Federal

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U.S. Senate — Missouri — Linn County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Roy Blunt 3,245 58.31% +18.94
Democratic Jason Kander 2,058 36.98% −15.83
Libertarian Jonathan Dine 136 2.44% −5.38
Green Johnathan McFarland 70 1.26% +1.26
Constitution Fred Ryman 56 1.01% +1.01
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Linn County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Todd Akin 2,190 39.37%
Democratic Claire McCaskill 2,911 52.81%
Libertarian Jonathan Dine 431 7.82%

All of Linn County is included in Missouri's 6th Congressional District and is currently represented by Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 6th Congressional District — Linn County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sam Graves 4,102 74.70% +1.78
Democratic David M. Blackwell 1,235 22.49% −0.79
Libertarian Russ Lee Monchil 82 1.49% −0.18
Green Mike Diel 72 1.31% +1.31
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 6th Congressional District — Linn County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sam Graves 2,496 72.92% +5.30
Democratic Bill Hedge 797 23.28% −6.97
Libertarian Russ Lee Monchil 130 3.80% +1.67
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri’s 6th Congressional District — Linn County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sam Graves 3,686 67.62%
Democratic Kyle Yarber 1,649 30.25%
Libertarian Russ Lee Monchil 116 2.13%

Political culture

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United States presidential election results for Linn County, Missouri[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 4,363 76.20% 1,275 22.27% 88 1.54%
2016 4,088 73.17% 1,240 22.19% 259 4.64%
2012 3,344 60.25% 2,041 36.77% 165 2.97%
2008 3,140 52.94% 2,638 44.48% 153 2.58%
2004 3,422 58.02% 2,440 41.37% 36 0.61%
2000 3,246 54.01% 2,646 44.03% 118 1.96%
1996 2,097 35.60% 2,967 50.36% 827 14.04%
1992 1,967 30.56% 2,916 45.31% 1,553 24.13%
1988 3,061 49.15% 3,150 50.58% 17 0.27%
1984 3,822 55.12% 3,112 44.88% 0 0.00%
1980 3,585 49.63% 3,467 47.99% 172 2.38%
1976 3,114 43.03% 4,092 56.55% 30 0.41%
1972 4,595 59.92% 3,073 40.08% 0 0.00%
1968 3,795 46.05% 3,933 47.72% 513 6.22%
1964 2,883 33.45% 5,735 66.55% 0 0.00%
1960 5,086 52.87% 4,534 47.13% 0 0.00%
1956 5,028 49.87% 5,055 50.13% 0 0.00%
1952 5,551 51.63% 5,189 48.27% 11 0.10%
1948 4,034 41.03% 5,788 58.86% 11 0.11%
1944 4,942 48.48% 5,242 51.43% 9 0.09%
1940 5,664 47.46% 6,246 52.34% 24 0.20%
1936 5,118 42.95% 6,744 56.60% 53 0.44%
1932 3,611 36.63% 6,177 62.66% 70 0.71%
1928 6,996 61.31% 4,395 38.52% 20 0.18%
1924 5,155 45.84% 5,386 47.89% 705 6.27%
1920 5,557 51.08% 5,184 47.66% 137 1.26%
1916 2,801 43.97% 3,441 54.02% 128 2.01%
1912 1,452 24.18% 2,890 48.13% 1,662 27.68%
1908 2,974 48.66% 3,000 49.08% 138 2.26%
1904 3,182 52.58% 2,748 45.41% 122 2.02%
1900 3,104 48.95% 3,137 49.47% 100 1.58%
1896 3,015 47.18% 3,327 52.07% 48 0.75%
1892 2,501 44.97% 2,523 45.37% 537 9.66%
1888 2,505 46.21% 2,588 47.74% 328 6.05%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 187.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  9. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Linn County, Missouri".
  12. ^ Breeding, Marshall. "Brookfield Public Library". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  13. ^ Breeding, Marshall. "Marceline Carnegie Library". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  14. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.

Further reading

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  • A Compendium of History and Biography of Linn County Missouri (1912) online
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