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Lindsborg, Kansas

Lindsborg, Kansas, in McPherson county, is 63 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 3,321.

The People and Families of Lindsborg

In Lindsborg, about 50% of adults are married. Lindsborg offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lindsborg had a median family income of $46,250. Lindsborg enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Lindsborg gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Lindsborg is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Lindsborg Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Lindsborg. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Lindsborg, 83% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Lindsborg, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Lindsborg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lindsborg College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lindsborg Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lindsborg Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lindsborg Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lindsborg Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lindsborg Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lindsborg, KS

Comparing Lindsborg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Senior Citizens86
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime78

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