Lindsay, TX

Lindsay, Texas

Lindsay, Texas, in Cooke county, is 29 miles N of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 62 miles N of Arlington, Texas. The town has a population of 788.

The People and Families of Lindsay

In Lindsay, about 72% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Lindsay. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lindsay had a median family income of $61,071. Lindsay is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Lindsay isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Lindsay residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lindsay Housing

In Lindsay, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Lindsay, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Lindsay, TX

Comparing Lindsay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Lindsay Almanac

Lindsay Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lindsay Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lindsay High Schools (2004)

LINDSAY H S
625 KNIGHT DR
940-668-8474
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 240 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Lindsay Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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