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Lindstrom

Minnesota · 4,888 residents · 3.818 sq mi
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Lindstrom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,102. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,888
+62%since 2000
from 3,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lindstrom
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,102
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,980 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,867
+69%since 2000
from $21,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,924)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(34)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(137)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(4,502)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(93)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other1.5%(75)
Diversity Score12.6%(615)
Diversity Score
13
+177%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindstrom, Minnesota?

Lindstrom, Minnesota has about 4,888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lindstrom, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lindstrom, Minnesota earns about $103,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lindstrom, Minnesota expensive?

In Lindstrom, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $232,900, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Lindstrom, Minnesota?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lindstrom, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lindstrom, Minnesota?

About 5.7% of people in Lindstrom, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lindstrom, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lindstrom, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,427 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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