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Lindsay

Nebraska · 283 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Lindsay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
+3%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.6
−3%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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2024313
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(19)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.5%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(17)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.8%(42)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.5%(27)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 546.7%(19)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.3%(49)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.1%(40)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(15)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.9%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,333
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,693
+115%since 2000
from $17,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+45%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lindsay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(5)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German59.3%(169)
Irish15.1%(43)
Czech4.6%(13)
Swedish4.2%(12)
Polish3.2%(9)
English2.1%(6)
Dutch1.4%(4)
Italian1.4%(4)
Norwegian0.7%(2)
American0.4%(1)
Danish0.4%(1)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.4%(1)
Scottish0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Czech population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married17.5%(24)
Married73%(100)
Widowed8.8%(12)
Divorced0.7%(1)
Women 15+
Never married5.9%(7)
Married85.6%(101)
Widowed6.8%(8)
Divorced1.7%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindsay, Nebraska?

Lindsay, Nebraska has about 283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lindsay, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lindsay, Nebraska earns about $63,333 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 $155,400, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Lindsay, Nebraska?

About 29.5% 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 2.8% 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 21 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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