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Linn County, Missouri

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]

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
 • Total621 sq mi (1,610 km2)
 • Land616 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Water5.8 sq mi (15 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,874
 • Density19/sq mi (7.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th

Geography

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

Major highways

Demographics

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

Linn County Racial Composition[11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)11,02792.86%
Black or African American (NH)670.56%
Native American (NH)310.26%
Asian (NH)220.2%
Pacific Islander (NH)60.05%
Other/Mixed (NH)4323.64%
Hispanic or Latino2892.43%

Education

Public schools

Private schools

Public libraries

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

Communities

Cities and towns

Unincorporated communities

Notable people

Politics

Local

Linn County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
AssessorMarlene GravesDemocratic
Circuit ClerkMary S. EnyeartDemocratic
County ClerkSuzan StephensonRepublican
CollectorPamela S. ReedDemocratic
Commissioner
(Presiding)		Dick KingRepublican
Commissioner
(District 1)		Mike BrownRepublican
Commissioner
(District 2)		Josh MuckRepublican
CoronerKenny F. CreasonDemocratic
Prosecuting AttorneyTracy L. CarlsonDemocratic
Public AdministratorKay CunninghamRepublican
RecorderLoretta BrookshierDemocratic
SheriffTom ParksDemocratic
SurveyorThomas KellyRepublican
TreasurerPamela S. ReedDemocratic

State

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
YearRepublicanDemocraticThird Parties
201661.38% 3,41435.71% 1,9862.91% 162
201244.43% 2,45652.24% 2,8883.33% 184
200840.10% 2,37157.56% 3,4032.33% 138
200455.11% 3,25243.86% 2,5881.04% 61
200048.02% 2,86950.26% 3,0031.72% 103
199630.31% 1,78367.44% 3,9672.24% 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)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanTim Remole1,199100.00%+47.81
Missouri House of Representatives — District 6 — Linn County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanTim Remole44152.19%+0.65
DemocraticRobert Harrington40447.81%-0.65
Missouri House of Representatives — District 6 — Linn County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanTim Remole63551.54%
DemocraticDiane J. Scott59748.46%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 7 — Linn County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanRusty Black3,648100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 7 — Linn County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanMike Lair2,032100.00%+47.19
Missouri House of Representatives — District 7 — Linn County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanMike Lair2,17852.81%
DemocraticHarry Wyse1,94647.19%

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)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanBrian Munzingler2,648100.00%

Federal

U.S. Senate — Missouri — Linn County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanRoy Blunt3,24558.31%+18.94
DemocraticJason Kander2,05836.98%-15.83
LibertarianJonathan Dine1362.44%-5.38
GreenJohnathan McFarland701.26%+1.26
ConstitutionFred Ryman561.01%+1.01
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Linn County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanTodd Akin2,19039.37%
DemocraticClaire McCaskill2,91152.81%
LibertarianJonathan Dine4317.82%

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)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanSam Graves4,10274.70%+1.78
DemocraticDavid M. Blackwell1,23522.49%-0.79
LibertarianRuss Lee Monchil821.49%-0.18
GreenMike Diel721.31%+1.31
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 6th Congressional District — Linn County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanSam Graves2,49672.92%+5.30
DemocraticBill Hedge79723.28%-6.97
LibertarianRuss Lee Monchil1303.80%+1.67
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri’s 6th Congressional District — Linn County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanSam Graves3,68667.62%
DemocraticKyle Yarber1,64930.25%
LibertarianRuss Lee Monchil1162.13%

Political culture

United States presidential election results for Linn County, Missouri[14]
YearRepublicanDemocraticThird party
No. %No. %No. %
20204,36376.20%1,27522.27%881.54%
20164,08873.17%1,24022.19%2594.64%
20123,34460.25%2,04136.77%1652.97%
20083,14052.94%2,63844.48%1532.58%
20043,42258.02%2,44041.37%360.61%
20003,24654.01%2,64644.03%1181.96%
19962,09735.60%2,96750.36%82714.04%
19921,96730.56%2,91645.31%1,55324.13%
19883,06149.15%3,15050.58%170.27%
19843,82255.12%3,11244.88%00.00%
19803,58549.63%3,46747.99%1722.38%
19763,11443.03%4,09256.55%300.41%
19724,59559.92%3,07340.08%00.00%
19683,79546.05%3,93347.72%5136.22%
19642,88333.45%5,73566.55%00.00%
19605,08652.87%4,53447.13%00.00%
19565,02849.87%5,05550.13%00.00%
19525,55151.63%5,18948.27%110.10%
19484,03441.03%5,78858.86%110.11%
19444,94248.48%5,24251.43%90.09%
19405,66447.46%6,24652.34%240.20%
19365,11842.95%6,74456.60%530.44%
19323,61136.63%6,17762.66%700.71%
19286,99661.31%4,39538.52%200.18%
19245,15545.84%5,38647.89%7056.27%
19205,55751.08%5,18447.66%1371.26%
19162,80143.97%3,44154.02%1282.01%
19121,45224.18%2,89048.13%1,66227.68%
19082,97448.66%3,00049.08%1382.26%
19043,18252.58%2,74845.41%1222.02%
19003,10448.95%3,13749.47%1001.58%
18963,01547.18%3,32752.07%480.75%
18922,50144.97%2,52345.37%5379.66%
18882,50546.21%2,58847.74%3286.05%

See also

References

Further reading

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

39°52′N 93°07′W / 39.87°N 93.11°W / 39.87; -93.11

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