Lin County population
Lin County is a county-level area in Shanxi Province, China. Resident population was 376,329 people in 2024, with a density of 126.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 388,215 people | 382,446 people | 376,329 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 37.6% | — |
| Birth rate | 4.74 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | 8.43 ‰ | — | — |
| GDP | — | — | — |
Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Economy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $2.2B2022
- GDP growth
- 1.0%
- Primary industry
- $258.8M
- Secondary industry
- $1.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $644.2M
- Urban disposable income
- $3,353
- Rural disposable income
- $1,207
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linquan (临泉镇) | 106,731 | 54,646 | 52,085 |
| Sanjiao (三交镇) | 31,145 | 15,946 | 15,199 |
| Baiwen (白文镇) | 25,915 | 13,268 | 12,647 |
| Dayu (大禹乡) | 20,363 | 10,426 | 9,937 |
| Anye (安业乡) | 17,649 | 9,036 | 8,613 |
| Qikou (碛口镇) | 16,356 | 8,374 | 7,982 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lin County?
The resident population of Lin County was 376,329 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Lin County?
The population density is 126.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,976 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
Nearby areas
- LishiCounty-level area
- WenshuiCounty-level area
- JiaochengCounty-level area
- XingCounty-level area
- LiulinCounty-level area
- ShilouCounty-level area
- LanCounty-level area
- FangshanCounty-level area
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Data source: 山西统计年鉴2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources