Linn County, OR

County

Cities in Linn County

Neighborhoods in Linn County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Linn

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Households with Children

28.7%

School Enrollment K-12

14,552

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 16.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 19.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.8%
High School / GED: 29.6%
Some College or Associate's: 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.6%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 38.7%
Living Alone: 32.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 79.8%
Puerto Rican: 1.6%
Cuban: 1.4%
Dominican: 1.2%
Central American: 3.6%
South American: 1.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 59.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.3%
Spanish: 6.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 4.1%
Not Enrolled: 78.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources