Missouri

Linn

11,874
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Linn

Linn, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 2,245. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,874.

Its recorded population peaked at 25,503 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 53 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Brookfield MO Skirmish (Linn County), Laclede Skirmish (Linn County), Linneus MO Skirmish (Linn County), and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,874
201012,761
200013,754
199013,885
198015,495
197015,125
196016,815
195018,865
194021,416
193023,339
192024,778
191025,253
190025,503
189024,121
188020,016
187015,900
18609,112
18504,058
18402,245
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, Missouri.

Brookfield MO Skirmish (Linn County)
1862
Laclede Skirmish (Linn County)
1862
Linneus MO Skirmish (Linn County)
1862
Linn County Guerrilla Skirmish
1862
Brookfield Skirmish (Linn County)
1862

Historic places in Linn

National Register of Historic Places listings in Linn, Missouri.

Pershing, Gen. John J., Boyhood Home
Laclede
Locust Creek Covered Bridge
Laclede
Linn County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
Linneus
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Frequently asked about Linn

When does Linn first appear in the US census?
Linn, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 2,245.
What is the population of Linn?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Linn had a recorded population of 11,874.
When did Linn's population peak?
Linn's recorded population peaked at 25,503 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Linn?
5 documented military engagements took place in Linn, including Brookfield MO Skirmish (Linn County), Laclede Skirmish (Linn County), Linneus MO Skirmish (Linn County).
How many historic places are in Linn?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Linn, Missouri.
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