Linn County Demographics
A map of Linn County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 187,911 | 81.6% |
Black | 16,200 | 7.0% |
Multiracial | 10,369 | 4.5% |
Hispanic | 8,911 | 3.9% |
Asian | 5,345 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 1,563 | 0.7% |
Linn County, Iowa had a population of 230,299 in 2020. It was 81.6% White, 7.0% Black, 2.3% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Linn County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Linn County is the 2nd most populous county of the 99 counties in Iowa.
Linn County's White Population
187,911 residents of Linn County identify as White, or 81.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Linn County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Linn County is ranked #83 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Linn County is more White than neighboring Johnson County (74.9% White). Linn County is less White than neighboring Delaware County (95.5% White), Buchanan County (95.1% White), Benton County (94.1% White), and Jones County (92% White).
Linn County's Black Population
16,200 residents of Linn County identify as Black, or 7.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Linn County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Linn County is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Linn County is more Black than neighboring Delaware County (0.7% Black), Buchanan County (0.3% Black), Benton County (0.4% Black), and Jones County (2.1% Black). Linn County is less Black than neighboring Johnson County (8.3% Black).
Linn County's Asian Population
5,345 residents of Linn County identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Linn County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Linn County is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Linn County is more Asian than neighboring Delaware County (0.2% Asian), Buchanan County (0.3% Asian), Benton County (0.3% Asian), and Jones County (0.3% Asian). Linn County is less Asian than neighboring Johnson County (5.6% Asian).
Linn County's Hispanic Population
8,911 residents of Linn County identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Linn County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Linn County is ranked #41 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Linn County is more Hispanic than neighboring Delaware County (1.4% Hispanic), Buchanan County (1.6% Hispanic), Benton County (1.8% Hispanic), and Jones County (2.4% Hispanic). Linn County is less Hispanic than neighboring Johnson County (6.7% Hispanic).
Linn County's Native American/Other Population
1,563 residents of Linn County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Linn County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Linn County is ranked #21 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Linn County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Johnson County (0.5% Native American/Other), Delaware County (0.3% Native American/Other), Buchanan County (0.2% Native American/Other), Benton County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Jones County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Linn County's Multiracial Population
10,369 residents of Linn County identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Linn County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Linn County is ranked #4 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Linn County is more Multiracial than neighboring Johnson County (4.1% Multiracial), Delaware County (1.8% Multiracial), Buchanan County (2.4% Multiracial), Benton County (3% Multiracial), and Jones County (2.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.