Linn County, Missouri facts for kids
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Linn County
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The Linn County Courthouse in Linneus
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 1, 1837 |
| Named for | Lewis F. Linn |
| Seat | Linneus |
| Largest city | Brookfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 621 sq mi (1,610 km2) |
| • Land | 616 sq mi (1,600 km2) |
| • Water | 5.8 sq mi (15 km2) 0.9% |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,874 |
| • Density | 19.121/sq mi (7.383/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Linn County is a special area in the northern part of Missouri, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 11,874 people called Linn County home. The main town where the county government is located is called Linneus.
Linn County was officially started on January 1, 1837. It was named after Lewis F. Linn, who was a U.S. Senator from Missouri.
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Geography of Linn County
Linn County covers a total area of about 621 square miles. Most of this area, about 616 square miles, is land. The remaining 5.8 square miles is water, like rivers and lakes.
Neighboring Counties
Linn County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Sullivan County (to the north)
- Adair County (to the northeast)
- Macon County (to the east)
- Chariton County (to the south)
- Livingston County (to the west)
- Grundy County (to the northwest)
Main Roads
Several important roads pass through Linn County, helping people travel and connect communities:
U.S. Route 36
Route 5
Route 11
Route 129
Route 139
People of Linn County
The number of people living in Linn County has changed over many years. Here’s how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,245 | — | |
| 1850 | 4,058 | 80.8% | |
| 1860 | 9,112 | 124.5% | |
| 1870 | 15,900 | 74.5% | |
| 1880 | 20,016 | 25.9% | |
| 1890 | 24,141 | 20.6% | |
| 1900 | 25,503 | 5.6% | |
| 1910 | 25,253 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 24,778 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 23,339 | −5.8% | |
| 1940 | 21,416 | −8.2% | |
| 1950 | 18,865 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 16,815 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 15,125 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 15,495 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 13,885 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 13,754 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 12,761 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 11,874 | −7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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In 2020, the population of Linn County was 11,874 people. Most people living in the county are White. There are also smaller groups of people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. Some residents also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
2020 Census Information
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Linn County, based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (Not Hispanic) | 11,027 | 92.86% |
| Black or African American (Not Hispanic) | 67 | 0.56% |
| Native American (Not Hispanic) | 31 | 0.26% |
| Asian (Not Hispanic) | 22 | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic) | 6 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed (Not Hispanic) | 432 | 3.64% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 289 | 2.43% |
Education in Linn County
Linn County has several schools and libraries that help students learn and grow.
Public Schools
Children in Linn County attend schools in different districts:
- Brookfield R-III School District in Brookfield
- Brookfield Elementary School (grades PK-4)
- Brookfield Middle School (grades 5-8)
- Brookfield High School (grades 9-12)
- Bucklin R-II School District in Bucklin
- Bucklin Elementary School (grades PK-6)
- Bucklin High School (grades 7-12)
- Linn County R-1 School District in Purdin
- Linn County Elementary School (grades PK-5)
- Linn County High School (grades 6-12)
- Marceline R-V School District in Marceline
- Walt Disney Elementary School (grades K-5)
- Marceline Middle School (grades 6-8)
- Marceline High School (grades 9-12)
- Meadville R-IV School District in Meadville
- Meadville Elementary School (grades K-6)
- Meadville High School (grades 7-12)
Private Schools
There are also private schools in the county:
- Father McCartan Memorial School in Marceline (grades K-9) – This is a Roman Catholic school.
- Locust Creek Mennonite School in Laclede (grades 2-9) – This is a Mennonite school.
Public Libraries
For reading and research, residents can visit:
- Brookfield Public Library
- Marceline Carnegie Library
Communities in Linn County
Linn County is made up of several cities, towns, and smaller communities.
Cities and Towns
- Brookfield
- Browning (partly in Sullivan County)
- Bucklin
- Laclede
- Linneus (This is the county seat)
- Marceline
- Meadville
- Purdin
Smaller Communities
These are smaller places that are not officially incorporated as cities or towns:
Famous People from Linn County
Many notable individuals have connections to Linn County:
- Doris Akers: A famous gospel singer and composer. She was born in Brookfield and lived there when she was very young.
- Gene Bartow: A highly respected college basketball coach and a leader in the NBA. He is in the Hall of Fame.
- Walt Disney: The creator of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland. He lived on a farm near Marceline when he was a young boy.
- John J. Pershing: A very important military leader, known as a four-star General of the Armies. He was born in Laclede.
- Jeff Roe: A political consultant for the Republican party. He was born in Brookfield.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Linn (Misuri) para niños
