Linton is a city located in Greene County Indiana. Linton has a 2024 population of 5,213. Linton is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,137 in 2020.
The average household income in Linton is $52,677 with a poverty rate of 18.24%. The median age in Linton is 39.5 years: 38.7 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Linton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,903 | 95.22% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 75 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,331 | 2.19 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 917 | 1.13 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 898 | 2.99 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 338 | 2.64 | 58 | 42 |
| Male | 178 | 2.69 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 586 | 15.85% |
| Associates Degree | 479 | 12.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 435 | 11.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 181 | 4.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,221 | 33.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 684 | 18.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,482 | 2,789 | 431 |
| Hispanic | 156 | 153 | 143 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 65 | 59 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,302 | $38,977 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,568 | $40,526 | $28,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,679 | $48,021 | $16,500 |
| Overall | $28,134 | $39,464 | $16,995 |
| Some College | $20,567 | $31,198 | $0 |
$28,134
Average Earnings
$39,464
Average Male
$16,995
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.01% of Linton residents speak only English, while 2.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,668 | 864 | 18.51% |
| Hispanic | 320 | 67 | 20.94% |
18.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.42%
Male Poverty Rate
17.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Linton is Hispanic, with 20.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Linton is White, with 18.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.42% |
| High School | 20.18% |
| Some College | 17.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 12.37% |
| Male Employed | 7.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,868 | $60,317 |
| Households | $38,438 | $52,677 |
| Married Families | $64,009 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,036 | $38,464 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
289
Number of Veterans
289
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| World War II | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 6.28% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 18.81% |
| Other Race | 37 | 56.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.58%
Born in Linton
96.74%
Native Born
3.26%
Foreign Born
2.76%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
96.74% of Linton residents were born in the United States, with 84.58% having been born in Indiana. 2.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,308 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 5,289 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 5,270 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 5,251 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 5,232 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 5,213 | 19 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 5,194 | 18 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 5,176 | 32 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 5,144 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 5,137 | -152 | -2.87% |
| 2019 | 5,289 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 5,292 | -13 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 5,305 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 5,312 | -33 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 5,345 | -38 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 5,383 | -16 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,399 | -34 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 5,433 | -16 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 5,449 | -28 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 5,477 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,774 | -40 | -0.69% |
| 1990 | 5,814 | -501 | -7.93% |
| 1980 | 6,315 | 865 | 15.87% |
| 1970 | 5,450 | -286 | -4.99% |
| 1960 | 5,736 | -237 | -3.97% |
| 1950 | 5,973 | -290 | -4.63% |
| 1940 | 6,263 | 1,178 | 23.17% |
| 1930 | 5,085 | -771 | -13.17% |
| 1920 | 5,856 | -50 | -0.85% |
| 1910 | 5,906 | 2,835 | 92.32% |
| 1900 | 3,071 | -2,237 | -42.14% |