Linton City, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 5774 people, 2450 households, and 1527 families residing in the city. The population density was 1949.7 people per square mile (752.78/km˛), it is the 175th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Indiana. There were 2792 housing units at an average density of 943.2 per square mile (364.17/km˛). The average household size was 2.26 people, and the average family size was 2.87 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 22.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 40.9 years, the median age of male residents at 37.4 and the median age of female residents at 44.2. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.24% American Indian, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 0.87% from two or more races and 0.24% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26477, making it the 33rd lowest city by median household income in Indiana. The median income for a family in the city was $36138, making it the 72nd lowest city by median family income in Indiana. The per capita income for the city was $15554, it would be the 181st lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income is $18576, Males had a median income of $27469 versus $12186 for females.
In 2000, 1145 pupils and students, of which 53.8% are male and 46.2% are female, 19.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.03% nursery or pri school, 5.41% kindergarten, 52.93% elementary school, 15.2% high school and 20.44% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5774 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5812 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5818 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5806 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5770 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5795 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5801 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5777 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5751 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5707 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5696 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 52 | 17 | 69 |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 19 | 62 |
| Elementary school | 302 | 304 | 606 |
| High school | 103 | 71 | 174 |
| College or graduate school | 116 | 118 | 234 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton city, Indiana | $26477 | $36138 | $15554 |
| Greene County, Indiana | $33998 | $41523 | $16834 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |