Linton is a city located in Greene County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,774. A coal mining town, it is located southeast of Terre Haute.
Linton is located at 39°2'11" North, 87°9'56" West (39.036271, -87.165537).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.7 km2 (3.0 mi2). 7.7 km2 (3.0 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 5,774 people, 2,450 households, and 1,526 families residing in the city. The population density is 753.2/km2 (1,949.7/mi2). There are 2,792 housing units at an average density of 364.2/km2 (942.8/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 98.30% White, 0.09% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,450 households out of which 28.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% are married couples living together, 10.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% are non-families. 34.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.87.
In the city the population is spread out 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,477, and the median income for a family is $36,138. Males have a median income of $32,213 versus $17,304 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,554. 12.3% of the population and 8.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.5% of those under the age of 18 and 12.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Linton was essentially founded around the entepreneuring of John W. Wines, who first sold goods in the Linton area, briefly in 1831. Although he would later relocate to Fairplay, he returned and opened a general store in Linton in 1837.He would later build a small horse mill as well as a tannery, and started a recurring fur trade with the French in Vincennes. The town itself was officially chartered and named in June 1850, laid out by Hannah E. Osborn and Isaac V. Coddington. Lloomfield, Indiana offers many great historical sites and much, much more. If you are interested in learning more or visiting Lloomfield, Indiana or Greene County Indiana then check out The Greene County Indiana Visitors & Community Information Center
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