Linn Grove, IA

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2023 Population

165

16.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.5

16% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.7%

13% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$67,500

16.1% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$57,500

6.88% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

22.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Linn Grove, IA had a population of 165 people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $67,500. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Linn Grove, IA grew from 142 to 165, a 16.2% increase and its median household income grew from $58,125 to $67,500, a 16.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Linn Grove, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.67%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (5.45%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.42%).

None of the households in Linn Grove, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.1% of the residents in Linn Grove, IA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Linn Grove, IA was $57,500, and the homeownership rate was 83.9%.

Most people in Linn Grove, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Linn Grove, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Linn Grove, IA is home to a population of 165 people, from which 89.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.5% of Linn Grove, IA residents were born outside of the country (19 people).

In 2023, there were 7.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125 people) in Linn Grove, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 Other (Hispanic) and 11 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.1%

2023 Citizenship

74.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.1% of Linn Grove, IA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Linn Grove, IA was 74.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Linn Grove, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Linn Grove, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
125 ± 38
Other (Hispanic)
16 ± 24
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11 ± 12.2

17.6%

Hispanic Population

29 people

17.6% of the people in Linn Grove, IA are hispanic (29 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Linn Grove, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,604 ± 5,034 people
India
12,351 ± 2,723 people
Vietnam
7,795 ± 2,165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,604 Iowa residents, followed by India with 12,351 and Vietnam with 7,795.

Foreign-Born Population

11.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19 people

26.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

As of 2023, 11.5% of Linn Grove, IA residents (19 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Linn Grove, IA was 26.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Linn Grove, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9 ± 15
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 15
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 11

Linn Grove, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Linn Grove, IA employs 59 people. The largest industries in Linn Grove, IA are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8 people), Construction (8 people), and Manufacturing (8 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,625), Educational Services ($65,625), and Wholesale Trade ($60,625).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,745. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 61

22.9%

1 Year growth

± 133%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Linn Grove, IA grew at a rate of 22.9%, from 48 employees to 59 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Linn Grove, IA, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Linn Grove, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 61

22.9%

1 Year growth

± 133%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Linn Grove, IA grew at a rate of 22.9%, from 48 employees to 59 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Linn Grove, IA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8 people), Construction (8 people), and Manufacturing (8 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Linn Grove, IA, though some of these residents may live in Linn Grove, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Median earning men ± N/A

N/A

Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($61,250) and Construction ($40,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,417) and Retail Trade ($29,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Linn Grove, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Linn Grove, IA was $57,500 in 2023, which is 0.19 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $53,800 to $57,500, a 6.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Linn Grove, IA is 83.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Linn Grove, IA have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Linn Grove, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$57,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,147

$52

Median Property Taxes

±$27

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Linn Grove, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Linn Grove, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.9%

Homeownership

2023

55.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 83.9% of the housing units in Linn Grove, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 86.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Linn Grove, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Linn Grove, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,500

Median Household Income

± $23,002

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Linn Grove, IA grew to $67,500 from the previous year's value of $58,125.

The following chart displays the households in Linn Grove, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Linn Grove, IA is from Iowa.

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2022, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.8%)
Carpooled (25.4%)
Worked At Home (6.78%)

In 2023, 67.8% of workers in Linn Grove, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (25.4%) and those who worked at home (6.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Linn Grove, IA have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Linn Grove, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Linn Grove, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Linn Grove, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Linn Grove, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Linn Grove, IA (21 out of 165 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Linn Grove, IA is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

78.8% of the population of Linn Grove, IA has health coverage, with 27.9% on employee plans, 7.88% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 18.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Buena Vista County, IA see 1648 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.62% decrease from the previous year (1784 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1598 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1598 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,648 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Buena Vista County, IA

Primary care physicians in Buena Vista County, IA see an average of 1,648 patients per year. This represents a 7.62% decrease from the previous year (1,784 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Buena Vista County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.9% under 18 years, 7.27% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

21.2%

Uninsured

27.9%

Employer Coverage

7.88%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

18.8%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Linn Grove, IA declined by 31.5% from 31% to 21.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Linn Grove, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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