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Lindsay

Nebraska · 255 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Lindsay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,188. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,300. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−8%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
538 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+12%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2282512752983211990201020202024Lindsay
2024313
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,188
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,232 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,387
+25%since 2000
from $17,103 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−56.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+331%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+2%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
30.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindsay, Nebraska?

Lindsay, Nebraska has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lindsay, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lindsay, Nebraska earns about $47,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lindsay, Nebraska expensive?

In Lindsay, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Lindsay, Nebraska?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lindsay, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lindsay, Nebraska?

About 6.2% of people in Lindsay, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lindsay, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lindsay, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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