City · Oklahoma
Lindsay, Oklahoma
Lindsay, city, in Garvin County, Oklahoma. Lindsay had 2,929 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,864 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,884 (±20). GEOID 4043150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,929
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,864 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,884 ±20
Median household income
$52,000
±$12,639 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$112,200
±$11,161 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$768
±$75 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Lindsay and what county is it in?
Lindsay is a city in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 1,237 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lindsay, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,929 people lived in Lindsay on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 2,864 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,884 (±20).
| Measure | Lindsay | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,884 ±20 | 25,860 | +77 |
| Households | 1,176 ±108 | 10,110 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.22 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,394 ±118 | 12,081 | no clear change |
Lindsay's population since 2000
From 2,889 in 2000 to 2,929 in 2025: up 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lindsay as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lindsay?
The median resident of Lindsay is 37.0 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 12.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.4%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lindsay | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±3.2 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±5.7 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.0% ±2.6 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±4.3 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% ±3.6 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.6% ±6.2 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.4% ±3.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±2.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±2.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1% ±4.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.3% ±6.6 pts | 16.1% | +8.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8% ±4.3 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6% ±5.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.0% ±5.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±3.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lindsay earn?
Half of Lindsay's 1,176 households earn less than $52,000 a year (±$12,639), against $58,556 in Garvin County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $54,440 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lindsay | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,000 ±$12,639 | $58,556 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,153 ±$8,391 | $76,321 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,423 ±$3,930 | $30,455 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% ±4.9 pts | 17.0% | +8.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.9% ±10.0 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.5% ±6.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% ±5.2 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.4% ±6.9 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lindsay?
Owners occupy 54.4% of Lindsay's occupied homes and renters 45.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,200 by its owner (±$11,161). The median renter pays $768 a month including utilities, and 21.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lindsay | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,200 ±$11,161 | $147,800 | +$14,360 |
| Median gross rent | $768 ±$75 | $825 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.6% ±9.8 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,052 ±$90 | $1,303 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.4% ±7.0 pts | 67.7% | −9.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.6% ±7.0 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,394 ±118 | 12,081 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.6% ±5.2 pts | 80.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% ±4.4 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9% ±2.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8% ±2.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±3.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lindsay building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Lindsay in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lindsay work and get to work?
90.7% of Lindsay's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Lindsay | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8% ±5.3 pts | 56.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±3.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.7% ±4.6 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4% ±3.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min ±4.3 | 24.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lindsay?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lindsay (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6818Garvin County | 2,990 | $50,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lindsay) · Census block assignment files
How does Lindsay compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lindsay is the 6,416th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 117th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Lindsay ranks 125th of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 117th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 107th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd | 229 |
| Median household income | 125th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 129th | 229 |
| Median home value | 150th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 156th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 146th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 110th | 226 |
| Median age | 106th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 191st | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 106th | 229 |
Lindsay's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Lindsay with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lindsay?
15 of the 57 figures for Lindsay on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lindsay are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lindsay.