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Linton, ND
City in Emmons County, North Dakota.
Population
904
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,152
ZIP codes
0
Linton and its ZIP codes
Linton at a glance
- Linton is about 101 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 63rd among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $47,500, 38% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,800 (61% below North Dakota) and median rent is $533 a month.
Local data for Linton, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linton, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,500
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$97,800
Median rent
$533/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
57.2
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (472), Norwegian Americans (95), Irish Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emmons County. PPP loans are for Linton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,492
932 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.56M
FY 2026, $10,771 per person
How people get to work
Linton, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linton, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
436
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 1°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linton, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Linton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StrasburgCity | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HazeltonCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Cannon BallCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 88.3 |
| HagueCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| BraddockCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Fort YatesCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| Pollock, SDTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| NapoleonCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| ZeelandCity | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| SolenCity | 28 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linton, ND in?
- Linton is in Emmons County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Linton, ND?
- About 904 people live in Linton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linton?
- Nearby places include Strasburg (9.9 mi), Hazelton (15 mi), Cannon Ball (20 mi), Hague (20 mi), Braddock (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023