Linton, ND Demographics

A map of Linton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	802	992	88.7%	92.6%
Multiracial	57	38	6.3%	3.5%
Hispanic	19	23	2.1%	2.1%
Native American/Other	19	9	2.1%	0.8%
Asian	7	9	0.8%	0.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Linton, North Dakota has an estimated population of 904, a large decrease from the 1,071 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Linton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Linton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Linton, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Linton is ranked the 63rd most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Linton was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Linton's White Population

802 residents of Linton, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Linton is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Linton ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linton's White population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. White residents' share of Linton's population has decreased from 92.6% to 88.7%.

Linton is more White than neighboring Braddock (76.9% White). Linton is less White than neighboring Strasburg (95.7% White), Hazelton (93.2% White), Hague (100% White), and Pollock (92.2% White).

Linton's Black Population

0 residents of Linton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Linton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Linton ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Linton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Linton is less Black than neighboring Hazelton (1.9% Black).

Linton's Asian Population

7 residents of Linton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Linton is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Linton ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Asian residents' share of Linton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Linton is more Asian than neighboring Strasburg (0% Asian), Hazelton (0% Asian), Braddock (0% Asian), Hague (0% Asian), and Pollock (0% Asian).

Linton's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Linton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Linton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Linton ranks 198th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Linton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Linton is more Hispanic than neighboring Strasburg (0.6% Hispanic), Hazelton (0% Hispanic), Braddock (0% Hispanic), and Hague (0% Hispanic). Linton is less Hispanic than neighboring Pollock (2.2% Hispanic).

Linton's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Linton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Linton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Linton ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 111.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Linton's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

Linton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Strasburg (1.7% Native American/Other), Braddock (0% Native American/Other), Hague (0% Native American/Other), and Pollock (0% Native American/Other). Linton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazelton (4.9% Native American/Other).

Linton's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Linton, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Linton is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Linton ranks 181st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Linton's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.3%.

Linton is more Multiracial than neighboring Strasburg (2.1% Multiracial), Hazelton (0% Multiracial), Hague (0% Multiracial), and Pollock (5.6% Multiracial). Linton is less Multiracial than neighboring Braddock (23.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.