Population132,843 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
Covered Bridges Across A Working Valley
Linn County, OregonAlbany anchors Linn County between the Willamette River and the Cascade Range. Covered bridges, Brownsville’s museum, historic districts and the Santiam River system add local reference points, while agriculture and forest products connect the county’s communities with their surrounding landscape. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 132,843 residents in Linn County, Oregon, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 2,289 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Linn County at a Glance
Population132,843 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatAlbany
Largest MunicipalityAlbany • Lebanon • Sweet Home
Established1847 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesWillamette Valley & Cascades
Total Area, Including Water2,308.602 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesI-5 • US 20 • OR 34
Area Codes541 / 458
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Linn County
Linn County was created in 1847 and named for United States Senator Lewis F. Linn. Its position in the Willamette Valley supported a varied agricultural economy, including grass-seed production. Forest products and manufacturing added other working traditions, while communities such as Brownsville, Lebanon, Scio and Sweet Home developed distinct local identities. Bridges and historic districts provide visible reference points for that community network. The county's working traditions connect valley settlements with upland places without making their local development identical.
Pair an Albany historic-district visit with a covered bridge or a stop in Brownsville. Reservoirs and mountain destinations offer a separate kind of outing. Choosing one landscape theme and one community gives the county's varied geography a manageable focus. Check the chosen bridge or museum's location before combining it with a town walk. A compact route leaves more time for the details of construction, local work and community history.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Covered bridges, Brownsville's museum, historic districts and the Santiam River system add local reference points, while agriculture and forest products connect the county's communities with their surrounding landscape.
Community History
Linn County was created in 1847 and named for United States Senator Lewis F. Linn. Its position in the Willamette Valley supported a varied agricultural economy, including grass-seed production.
Explore Locally
Pair an Albany historic-district visit with a covered bridge or a stop in Brownsville. Reservoirs and mountain destinations offer a separate kind of outing.
Discover valley communities through their bridges and working landscapes.
A Closer Look
Linn County
Places and perspectives from Linn County
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the organization responsible for the service you need. Follow its official link for current requirements, office locations and availability.
Linn County Government
County departments, public meetings, records, and services: linncountyor.gov
County profile and official reference links: Oregon Blue Book
Population source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. tigerweb.geo.census.gov
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Central Linn Elementary School – Elementary; grades KG-06. 239 W 2nd St, Halsey, OR 97348. 541-369-2851.
Central Elementary School – Elementary; grades 03-05. 336 9th Ave SW, Albany, OR 97321. 541-967-4561.
Harrisburg Elementary School – Elementary; grades KG-04. 642 Smith St, Harrisburg, OR 97446. 541-995-6544.
Cascades School – Elementary; grades KG-05. 2163 7th St, Lebanon, OR 97355. 541-451-8524.
Mari-Linn School – Elementary; grades KG-08. 641 5th St, Lyons, OR 97358. 503-859-2154.
Riverside High School – High; grades 10-12. 4400 Lochner Rd SE, Albany, OR 97322. 541-791-5904.
Santiam Elementary School – Elementary; grades KG-05. 450 SW Evergreen St, Mill City, OR 97360. 503-897-2368.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Samaritan Albany General Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 1046 6Th Avenue Sw, Albany, OR 97321. 541-812-4000.
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 525 N Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR 97355. 541-258-2101.
Public Safety
Visit Oregon State Police at Oregon government resources. Your county sheriff and local police provide local non-emergency information.
Emergency Services
For an immediate emergency, call 911. Find preparedness resources and official updates through Oregon government resources.
State Parks
Explore Oregon State Parks, park notices, and reservation information at stateparks.oregon.gov. Check the individual park before traveling.
Trails
Find walking and hiking destinations through stateparks.oregon.gov and fs.usda.gov. Check the managing agency for current trail access.
Utilities
Identify the provider serving your address before arranging service. Oregon utility consumer information is available at Oregon government resources.
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Albany Public Library – 2450 14Th Ave Se, Albany, OR 97322. 541-917-7581.
Brownsville Community Library – 146 Spaulding Ave, Brownsville, OR 97327. 541-466-5454.
Halsey City Library – 773 W 1St St, Halsey, OR 97348. 541-369-2705.
Harrisburg Public Library – 354 Smith St, Harrisburg, OR 97446. 941-995-6949.
Lebanon Public Library – 55 Academy St, Lebanon, OR 97355. 541-258-4926.
Lyons Public Library – 279 8Th St, Lyons, OR 97358. 503-859-2366.
Scio Public Library – 38957 Nw 1St Ave, Scio, OR 97374. 503-304-3342.
Courts
Find Oregon circuit courts, court locations, and public information at courts.oregon.gov.
DMV
Oregon — Schedule, Cancel or Change an Appointment
Oregon — Driver license applications for adults
Transportation
Find road conditions and travel alerts at Oregon road conditions. Oregon transportation information is available at Oregon government resources.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Get to Know Linn County
Useful answers for residents, visitors and anyone planning their next step.
Local Questions
Linn County Questions, Answered
Explore practical details about the county and the organizations that serve it.
132,843 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
2,308.602 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with these official Oregon resources: Schedule, Cancel or Change an Appointment; Driver license applications for adults; Offices. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Linn County was created in 1847 and named for United States Senator Lewis F. Linn. Its position in the Willamette Valley supported a varied agricultural economy, including grass-seed production. Forest products and manufacturing added other working traditions, while communities such as Brownsville, Lebanon, Scio and Sweet Home developed distinct local identities. Bridges and historic districts provide visible reference points for that community network. The county’s working traditions connect valley settlements with upland places without making their local development identical.
Pair an Albany historic-district visit with a covered bridge or a stop in Brownsville. Reservoirs and mountain destinations offer a separate kind of outing. Choosing one landscape theme and one community gives the county’s varied geography a manageable focus. Check the chosen bridge or museum’s location before combining it with a town walk. A compact route leaves more time for the details of construction, local work and community history.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 2,289.277 square miles of land and 19.325 square miles of water in Linn County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Linn County had an estimated 128,950 residents on July 1, 2020, and 132,843 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 3,893 residents, or about 3.0%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
Albany is the county seat listed for Linn County by the National Association of Counties. For an office visit, confirm the specific department’s address before traveling. NACo county profile.
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My Local Guide
Explore Linn County
Places to visitStart with these local landmarks, outdoor destinations and community places in Linn County.
- Albany historic districts
- covered bridges near Scio
- Foster Lake
- Green Peter Reservoir
- Brownsville history museums
- Santiam River
Explore the Linn County profile in the Oregon Blue Book
County photograph: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives. County profile and map: Oregon Secretary of State.
Plan your visitCheck current access and hours before heading out.