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Lindsay

Oklahoma · 2,864 residents · 2.316 sq mi
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Lindsay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,724. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,864
−1%since 2000
from 2,889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,237 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
−6%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lindsay
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,724
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,086
+54%since 2000
from $14,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+26%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,618)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(115)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(2,119)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(269)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other14%(401)
Diversity Score50.9%(1,457)
Diversity Score
51
+1177%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+10%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindsay, Oklahoma?

Lindsay, Oklahoma has about 2,864 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lindsay, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lindsay, Oklahoma earns about $44,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lindsay, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lindsay, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Lindsay, Oklahoma?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lindsay, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lindsay, Oklahoma?

About 9.0% of people in Lindsay, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lindsay, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Lindsay, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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