City · Utah
Lindon, Utah
Lindon, city, in Utah County, Utah. Lindon had 12,015 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,397 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,765 (±31). GEOID 4945090.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,015
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,397 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,765 ±31
Median household income
$120,956
±$17,724 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$675,500
±$29,689 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,563
±$207 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Lindon and what county is it in?
Lindon is a city in Utah County, Utah. It covers 8.4 square miles of land, 1,365 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lindon is in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lindon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,015 people lived in Lindon on July 1, 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 11,397 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,765 (±31).
| Measure | Lindon | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,765 ±31 | 705,400 | +853 |
| Households | 3,381 ±231 | 203,018 | +491 |
| Average household size | 3.45 ±0.23 | 3.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,468 ±232 | 211,066 | +427 |
Lindon's population since 2000
From 8,363 in 2000 to 12,015 in 2025: up 43.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lindon 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 Lindon?
The median resident of Lindon is 29.7 years old; 33.5% are under 18 and 12.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.9%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lindon | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.7 ±3.6 | 25.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 33.5% ±3.9 pts | 31.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.9% ±1.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±2.6 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.9% ±4.8 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.6% ±5.2 pts | 77.6% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±1.3 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5% ±3.2 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±2.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±1.6 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1% ±1.9 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.3% ±4.8 pts | 44.4% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7% ±2.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4% ±2.3 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Lindon earn?
Half of Lindon's 3,381 households earn less than $120,956 a year (±$17,724), against $100,671 in Utah County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $111,966 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lindon | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,956 ±$17,724 | $100,671 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $147,936 ±$11,905 | $127,591 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,223 ±$4,210 | $37,082 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5% ±3.1 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9% ±5.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.1% ±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±1.9 pts | 98.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±2.6 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 Lindon?
Owners occupy 80.5% of Lindon's occupied homes and renters 19.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $675,500 by its owner (±$29,689). The median renter pays $1,563 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lindon | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $675,500 ±$29,689 | $538,700 | +$181,746 |
| Median gross rent | $1,563 ±$207 | $1,541 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8% ±13.5 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,435 ±$223 | $2,115 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.5% ±4.2 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.5% ±4.2 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,468 ±232 | 211,066 | +427 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±7.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.4% ±4.0 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.0% ±4.3 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Lindon building?
Builders took permits for 88 new housing units in Lindon in 2025 (88 in single-family houses), 7.3 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
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 Lindon work and get to work?
70.0% of Lindon's workers drive alone and 20.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Lindon | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1% ±3.0 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±2.6 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.0% ±4.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±3.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.8% ±3.4 pts | 19.0% | +14.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.9 min ±2.0 | 22.6 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 Lindon?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Lindon, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $86,250 (Tract 6.01) to $158,000 (Tract 6.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6.03Utah County | 4,615 | $110,000 |
| Tract 6.01Utah County | 4,534 | $86,250 |
| Tract 6.04Utah County | 2,774 | $158,000 |
| Tract 101.31Utah County | 7,425 | $108,015 |
| Tract 5.06Utah County | 4,039 | $124,609 |
| Tract 101.32Utah County | 5,845 | $156,754 |
| Tract 109Utah County | 941 | $133,295 |
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 Lindon) · Census block assignment files
How does Lindon compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lindon is the 2,826th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 60th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Lindon ranks 39th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 60th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 79th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th | 167 |
| Median household income | 39th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 48th | 167 |
| Median home value | 22nd | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 63rd | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 65th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd | 166 |
| Median age | 126th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 81st | 167 |
| Work from home | 42nd | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 119th | 167 |
Lindon's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Lindon 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 Lindon?
13 of the 57 figures for Lindon 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 Lindon 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 Lindon.