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Lindale

Texas · 6,059 residents · 6.184 sq mi
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Lindale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,871. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,105 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,100. Households here earn about 25% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,059
+105%since 2000
from 2,954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
980 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
−2%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024Lindale
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,871
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,733 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,179
+104%since 2000
from $14,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,105
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(2,549)
Black6.9%(204)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(132)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(826)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(4,728)
Black6.5%(394)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(569)
Asian1.3%(81)
Other1.3%(78)
Diversity Score41.6%(2,518)
Diversity Score
42
+49%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindale, Texas?

Lindale, Texas has about 6,059 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lindale, Texas?

The typical household in Lindale, Texas earns about $79,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lindale, Texas expensive?

In Lindale, Texas, the median home is worth about $171,100, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.

How educated are people in Lindale, Texas?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lindale, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lindale, Texas?

About 12.7% of people in Lindale, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lindale, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lindale, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,582 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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

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