How to get the Linn County voter file
Request it from the office below, send us the file, and you're ready to cut turf. Running countywide or in just part of Linn County? This is the office either way.
- Where to request it
- Linn County Auditor - Elections Services (Cedar Rapids metro)office: Linn County Elections Services | address: 935 Second St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 | phone: (319) 892-5300 | email: [email protected]
- Cost
- $10 minimum for all requests. Total varies by record count, election history depth, and delivery format. Confirms standard I-Voters formula with $10 minimum floor.
- How to request
- Submit a written request to Linn County Elections Services via email, mail, or in person. Specify fields, jurisdiction (countywide, precinct, supervisor district, etc.), and whether voter history is needed. Sign use-restriction affidavit. Linn County publishes a dedicated 'Request a Voter List' page with their order form.
- Turnaround
- Linn County notes turnaround depends on data scope; generally a few business days, with the statutory 14-day cap.
- Use restrictions
- Iowa Code 48A.38/48A.39 - same use-restriction affidavit and criminal penalties for commercial use or unauthorized redistribution.
Costs and rules change, so confirm the current details with the office before you order. Once you have the file, we handle loading it, cutting turf, and getting your volunteers knocking.
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Linn County at a glance.
Linn County had an estimated 231,762 residents in July 2024, the second most populous of Iowa's 99 counties, up 0.6% since the 2020 census. Of those, 180,478 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 18.2% are 65 or older. It covers 717 square miles of land (323 people per square mile).
The largest cities and towns are Cedar Rapids (137,904), Marion (42,542), Hiawatha (7,347), Mount Vernon (4,518) and Robins (3,362). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 39.0, a median household income of $77,649, 34.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 73.5% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them. In 2024, 122,369 votes were cast for president, about 67.8% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 54.2% and the Republican ticket 44.3%.
The two-party margin moved from D+21.5 in 2008 to D+9.9 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 231,762
- Population (2020 census base)
- 230,303
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 180,478
- Residents 65 and older
- 18.2%
- People per square mile
- 323
- Land area
- 717 sq mi
- Median age
- 39.0
- Median household income
- $77,649
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 34.7%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73.5%
Largest cities and towns
- Cedar Rapids 137,904
- Marion 42,542
- Hiawatha 7,347
- Mount Vernon 4,518
- Robins 3,362
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.2% | 44.3% | D+9.9 | 122,369 |
| 2020 | 55.6% | 41.9% | D+13.7 | 127,458 |
| 2016 | 51.0% | 42.0% | D+9.0 | 114,664 |
| 2012 | 58.1% | 40.5% | D+17.6 | 117,122 |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 38.5% | D+21.5 | 113,355 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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