Linn County, Missouri
Linn County: county in Missouri, United States
About
Linn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,761 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,830 inhabitants. Its county seat is Linneus. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Linn County at a glance
Linn County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Missouri counties
115
Open related pagesLargest city
BrookfieldPopulation 4,178
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Linn County
| Population | 11,830 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Different from | Linn County, Linn County, Linn County |
| Area | 1610 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8702,-93.1072 |
| Named for | Lewis F. Linn |
| Capital | Linneus |
| Establishment | January 01, 1837 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:07:12 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Linn County is located at 39°52'13"N 93°6'26"W (39.8702100, -93.1071800). It has 5 neighbors: Chariton County, Livingston County, Macon County, Grundy County and Sullivan County.
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The largest city of Linn County is Brookfield with a population of 4,178. Other cities include, Marceline population 2,063, Bucklin population 431, Meadville population 425 and Laclede population 322. See all Linn County cities & populated places.
Linn County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Linn County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 4,178 | City in Linn County, Missouri |
| Marceline | 2,063 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Bucklin | 431 | City in Linn County, Missouri, United States |
| Meadville | 425 | City in Missouri |
| Laclede | 322 | City in Linn County, Missouri, United States |
| Linneus | 258 | City in Missouri |
| Browning | 243 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Grantsville | 233 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Purdin | 176 | City in Linn County, Missouri, United States |
| North Salem | 138 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
- Linneus
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Linn County decreased by 7.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,761 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,601 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,488 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,330 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,320 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,293 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,146 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,168 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,039 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,920 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,830 | -0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Linn County (2)
People born in Linn County, including baseball player and coach Jay Ward, mathematician Nola Anderson Haynes, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (3)
- Linn County, Iowa county in Oregon, United States with a population of 227,854 people.
- Linn County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 131,054 people.
- Linn County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 9,654 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
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| St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
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