Kansas

Linn

9,591
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Linn

Linn, Kansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 6,336. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,591.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,215 in 1890, and has since declined by roughly 44 percent.

On the ground today, 18 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Marais des Cygnes Massacre 1858, Battle of Marais des Cygnes, Skirmish at Mine Creek (1861), and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,591
20109,656
20009,570
19908,254
19808,234
19707,770
19608,274
195010,053
194011,969
193013,534
192013,815
191014,735
190016,689
189017,215
188015,298
187012,174
18606,336
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Linn

Military engagements that took place in Linn, Kansas.

Marais des Cygnes Massacre 1858
1858
Battle of Marais des Cygnes
1858
Skirmish at Mine Creek (1861)
1861
Skirmish at Trading Post (1861 Jayhawkers)
1861
Mound City Kansas Skirmish
1863
Skirmish at Trading Post (Price's Retreat, Oct 1864)
1864
Skirmish at Mound City (Price's Retreat)
1864
Battle of Marais des Cygnes
1864
Battle of Mine Creek 1864
1864
Battle of Mine Creek
1864
Battle of Trading Post
1864
Mine Creek
1864
Battle of Marais des Cygnes – Price's Retreat
1864
Battle of Mine Creek (Kansas)
1864
Battle of Mine Creek – Capture of Generals
1864
Battle of Mine Creek – Largest Western Cavalry Battle
1864
Battle of Mine Creek Kansas
1864
Marais des Cygnes
1864

Historic places in Linn

National Register of Historic Places listings in Linn, Kansas.

Linn County Courthouse
Mound City
Battle of Mine Creek Site
Pleasanton
Prescott Rural High School
Prescott
Marais des Cygnes Massacre Site
Trading Post
Prescott School
Prescott
Landers Creek Bridge
Goodrich
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Frequently asked about Linn

When does Linn first appear in the US census?
Linn, Kansas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 6,336.
What is the population of Linn?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Linn had a recorded population of 9,591.
When did Linn's population peak?
Linn's recorded population peaked at 17,215 in 1890.
Were any battles fought in Linn?
18 documented military engagements took place in Linn, including Marais des Cygnes Massacre 1858, Battle of Marais des Cygnes, Skirmish at Mine Creek (1861).
How many historic places are in Linn?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Linn, Kansas.
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