Linn County, Iowa

Linn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 211,226,[1] making it the second-most populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Cedar Rapids.[2] Linn county is named in honor of Senator Lewis F. Linn of Missouri.[3] Linn County is included in the Cedar Rapids, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area.[4]

Linn County
U.S. county
Flag
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°04′43″N 91°35′59″W
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1839
Named forLewis Linn
SeatCedar Rapids
Largest cityCedar Rapids
Area
 • Total725 sq mi (1,880 km2)
 • Land717 sq mi (1,860 km2)
 • Water7.6 sq mi (20 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total211,226
 • Estimate 
(2019)
226,706
 • Density290/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.linncounty.org

History

The earliest inhabitants of Linn County, prior to Anglo settlement, were the Sac and Fox tribes. Relations were described by 20th century historians as amicable. Native Americans provided food and furs to whites in exchange for merchandise.[5]

Linn County was created as a named but unorganized area on December 21, 1837, as a part of Wisconsin Territory. It became part of Iowa Territory on July 4, 1838 when the territory was organized.[6] Linn County was organized by the first legislative assembly of the Iowa Territory on January 15, 1839. A site was selected for its first county seat along Indian Creek, and was named Marion, after the Revolutionary War general Francis Marion. As early as 1855, there were debates over moving the county seat to the fast-growing Cedar Rapids, southwest of Marion, but it was not until November 6, 1919, that there were enough votes in favor of the move (9,960 to 4,823).[7] The first rail line was built through Cedar Rapids in 1859, and made the town (and the county) a major commercial hub in eastern Iowa.

Many areas of the county were damaged by the flooding of Cedar River in June 2008, and again during the August 2020 Midwest derecho.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 725 square miles (1,880 km2), of which 717 square miles (1,860 km2) is land and 7.6 square miles (20 km2) (1.1%) is water.[8]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18505,444—
186018,947248.0%
187031,08064.0%
188037,23719.8%
189045,30321.7%
190055,39222.3%
191060,7209.6%
192074,00421.9%
193082,33611.3%
194089,1428.3%
1950104,27417.0%
1960136,89931.3%
1970163,21319.2%
1980169,7754.0%
1990168,767−0.6%
2000191,70113.6%
2010211,22610.2%
2019 (est.)226,706[9]7.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790–1960[11] 1900–1990[12]
1990–2000[13] 2010–2019[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 211,226 in the county, with a population density of 294.4163/sq mi (113.6748/km2). There were 92,251 housing units, of which 86,134 were occupied.[14]

2000 census
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Linn County

At the 2000 census there were 191,701 people, 76,753 households, and 50,349 families in the county. The population density was 267 people per square mile (103/km2). There were 80,551 housing units at an average density of 112 per square mile (43/km2). The racial makup of the county was 93.90% White, 2.57% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.37% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. 1.42%.[15] were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 76,753 households 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.20% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 27.50% of households were one person and 8.90% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.

Age spread: 25.30% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.20% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.40 males.

The median household income was $46,206 and the median family income was $56,494. Males had a median income of $38,525 versus $26,403 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,977. About 4.30% of families and 6.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.60% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.

Government

On July 24, 2007, the voters of Linn County approved a measure to change the form of government from a three-member Board of Supervisors elected at large to a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district. The supervisors serve overlapping four-year terms.[16]

The current supervisors are:

Name District First elected
Stacey Walker District 1 2016
Ben Rogers District 2 2008
Louis Zumbach District 3 2020

The Board of Supervisors operate as both the executive and legislative branches of Linn County government. The following departments report directly to the Board of Supervisors: Communications, Community Services, Engineering/Secondary Road, Facilities, Finance and Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology, LIFTS (para-transit), Planning and Development, Policy and Administration, Purchasing, Risk Management, Soil and Water Conservation and Veteran Affairs. Conservation and Public Health report to independent boards appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Linn County Public Health Department is the first nationally accredited health department in Iowa. The County Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff and Treasurer are elected separately.[17]

Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 41.9% 53,364 55.6% 70,874 2.5% 3,220
2016 41.3% 48,390 50.3% 58,935 8.4% 9,773
2012 40.2% 47,622 57.9% 68,581 1.9% 2,250
2008 38.5% 43,626 60.0% 68,037 1.5% 1,706
2004 44.7% 49,442 54.6% 60,442 0.8% 856
2000 43.9% 40,417 53.1% 48,897 3.0% 2,750
1996 37.3% 30,958 54.8% 45,497 7.9% 6,580
1992 34.0% 30,215 43.4% 38,567 22.6% 20,103
1988 43.2% 33,129 56.0% 42,993 0.8% 596
1984 51.1% 41,061 48.0% 38,528 0.9% 726
1980 46.4% 36,254 40.8% 31,950 12.8% 10,020
1976 47.8% 36,513 50.1% 38,252 2.1% 1,632
1972 52.8% 36,503 45.4% 31,370 1.9% 1,287
1968 48.0% 30,918 46.4% 29,898 5.6% 3,614
1964 35.2% 21,845 64.7% 40,106 0.1% 78
1960 55.3% 34,200 44.7% 27,614 0.0% 25
1956 60.6% 33,402 39.3% 21,667 0.1% 47
1952 58.7% 31,383 40.8% 21,818 0.5% 240
1948 48.5% 20,881 48.7% 20,995 2.8% 1,222
1944 50.0% 21,293 49.6% 21,123 0.3% 146
1940 54.5% 23,581 45.2% 19,531 0.3% 123
1936 48.1% 19,129 49.6% 19,724 2.4% 953
1932 50.8% 18,733 47.9% 17,693 1.3% 489
1928 68.2% 25,452 31.4% 11,715 0.4% 132
1924 64.5% 22,371 17.1% 5,941 18.4% 6,378
1920 72.0% 20,036 24.9% 6,932 3.1% 853
1916 55.7% 8,212 41.6% 6,131 2.8% 408
1912 32.0% 4,326 40.1% 5,422 22.5% 3,038
1908 54.2% 6,938 42.9% 5,493 2.8% 364
1904 65.4% 8,131 28.9% 3,600 5.7% 709
1900 59.1% 7,745 38.3% 5,019 2.6% 342
1896 57.1% 7,335 41.2% 5,283 1.7% 218
1892 50.8% 5,602 45.6% 5,032 3.4% 383
1888 53.1% 5,247 44.3% 4,373 2.4% 244
1884 52.4% 4,840 46.6% 4,306 0.8% 77
1880 58.5% 4,508 37.3% 2,875 4.1% 320

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Townships

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Linn County.[19]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Cedar Rapids City 126,326
2 Marion City 34,768
3 Hiawatha City 7,024
4 Mount Vernon City 4,506
5 Robins City 3,142
6 Center Point City 2,421
7 Lisbon City 2,152
8 Fairfax City 2,123
9 Ely City 1,776
10 Walford (partially in Benton County) City 1,463
11 Central City City 1,257
12 Springville City 1,074
13 Palo City 1,026
14 Walker City 791
15 Alburnett City 673
16 Coggon City 658
17 Bertram City 294
18 Prairieburg City 178

See also

References
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