Linn County, IA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Linn County was 229,033, a 0.19% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Linn County's population was 229,458, a decline of 0.41% compared to a population of 230,411 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Linn County, IA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Linn County increased by 36,702. In this period, the peak population was 230,411 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 192,331 - -
2001 194,241 1,910 0.99%
2002 195,770 1,529 0.79%
2003 196,587 817 0.42%
2004 197,857 1,270 0.65%
2005 199,793 1,936 0.98%
2006 201,917 2,124 1.06%
2007 204,879 2,962 1.47%
2008 207,407 2,528 1.23%
2009 208,857 1,450 0.7%
2010 211,713 2,856 1.37%
2011 214,242 2,529 1.19%
2012 215,542 1,300 0.61%
2013 216,567 1,025 0.48%
2014 218,223 1,656 0.76%
2015 220,392 2,169 0.99%
2016 222,299 1,907 0.87%
2017 224,553 2,254 1.01%
2018 226,060 1,507 0.67%
2019 227,241 1,181 0.52%
2020 230,411 3,170 1.39%
2021 229,458 -953 -0.41%
2022 229,033 -425 -0.19%
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Linn County, IA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Linn County's population increased by 19,382 (10.08%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Linn County's population increased by 18,698 (8.83%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Linn County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Linn County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 229,033. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Linn County's population peaked in year 2020 at 230,411.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Linn County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 192,331.

Linn County, IA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Linn County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Linn County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.87% per year. Overall the population grew 19.08% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Linn County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Linn County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.87% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 1,378. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Linn County's population grew the most with an increase of 3,170 (1.39%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Linn County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 953 (-0.41%).

Things to know

Is Linn County, IA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Linn County's population decreased by 1,378 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 953 (0.41%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 425 (0.19%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Linn County, IA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Linn County increased by 12,466 (5.76%). The population was highest at 230,411 in the year 2020 and lowest at 216,567 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.61%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Linn County, IA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Linn County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Linn County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Linn County was 229,033, a 0.19% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Linn County population was 229,458, a decline of 0.41% compared to a population of 230,411 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Linn County increased by 36,702. In this period, the peak population was 230,411 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Linn County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Linn County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Linn County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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