Linn, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Linn, Kansas
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Location within Washington County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | Lewis F. Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 387 |
| • Density | 1,138/sq mi (439.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66953
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-41425 |
| GNIS ID | 2395720 |
Linn is a small city located in Washington County, in the state of Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 387 people called Linn home.
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History of Linn
Linn was officially started in the year 1877. It got its name from Lewis F. Linn, who was a U.S. Senator from the state of Missouri. Imagine, a whole city named after someone important!
The very first post office in Linn opened its doors in January 1878. This meant people could send and receive letters and packages, connecting them to the rest of the world.
Geography of Linn
Linn is a small city in terms of size. According to official measurements, the city covers an area of about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Linn has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 282 | — | |
| 1930 | 340 | 20.6% | |
| 1940 | 395 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 395 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 466 | 18.0% | |
| 1970 | 388 | −16.7% | |
| 1980 | 483 | 24.5% | |
| 1990 | 472 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 425 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 410 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 387 | −5.6% | |
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What the 2020 Census Showed
In 2020, the census counted 387 people living in Linn. There were 153 households, which means 153 different homes where people lived. About 94 of these households were families.
The population density was about 1,141 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain area.
Many different age groups live in Linn. About 22% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there are kids and teenagers living in the city. Also, a good number of people, about 26.4%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Linn was about 42.3 years.
Education in Linn
Students in Linn and the areas around it go to schools managed by the Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district. This district helps make sure that kids in the community get a good education.
