Linton city, Indiana
City
Population: 5,153
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Indiana , Indiana
Census Bureau data for Linton city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Linton city
- What is the median household income in Linton city?
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The median household income in Linton city is $41,968 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Linton city?
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The poverty rate in Linton city is 18.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Linton city?
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$86,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Linton city?
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The median gross rent in Linton city is $791 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Linton city residents have a college degree?
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14.9% of adults in Linton city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
5,153
Median Age
36.0
Female
51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.8%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Other 2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,968
±$8,067
-$28,083 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$53,435
Median Family Income
$47,593
Poverty Rate
18.4%
+10.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
25.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.0%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,643
Owner-Occupied
61.1%
Renter-Occupied
38.9%
Vacancy Rate
11.2%
Median Home Value
$86,800
-$114,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$791
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
29.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.9%
-13.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.4%
Some College / Associate
20.7%
Less Than High School
1.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Unemployment Rate
9.5%
+5.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.0%
Self-Employed
0.9%
Government Workers
13.5%
Private For-Profit
85.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.5 min
Drove Alone
84.5%
Carpool
7.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.0%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,348
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 20.9%
Working age (18–64): 79.1%
65 and over: 21.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.0%
Naturalized Citizen
52.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.5%
With a Disability
28.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.7%
Uninsured
9.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.1%
Has a Computer
91.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023