Linneus, Missouri facts for kids
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Linneus, Missouri
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| City of Linneus | |
Linn County Courthouse, October 2015
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Location of Linneus, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 263.60/sq mi (101.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64653
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-43292 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395724 |
Linneus is a small city located in Linn County, Missouri, in the United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Linn County. In 2020, about 281 people lived there.
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History of Linneus
Linneus was chosen as the county seat in 1839. Its first name was Linnville. In 1840, the name was changed to Linneus. This new name honored Carl Linnaeus, a famous scientist. A post office has been open in Linneus since 1840.
Two important buildings in Linneus are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Linn County Courthouse and the Linn County Jail and Sheriff's Residence. This means they are special historical places that are protected.
Geography of Linneus
Linneus covers a total area of about 2.78 square kilometers (or 1.08 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 860 | — | |
| 1890 | 813 | −5.5% | |
| 1900 | 878 | 8.0% | |
| 1910 | 882 | 0.5% | |
| 1920 | 814 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 760 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 704 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 513 | −27.1% | |
| 1960 | 471 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 400 | −15.1% | |
| 1980 | 421 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 364 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 369 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 278 | −24.7% | |
| 2020 | 281 | 1.1% | |
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Linneus Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 278 people lived in Linneus. There were 120 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 79 were families.
About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53%) were married couples. About 33% of all households had only one person living there. Around 17% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Linneus was 44 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18. Around 15% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Linneus (Misuri) para niños
