Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lindsay, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,643

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

88.8%11,230

White

9.3%1,171

Asian

1%129

Other

0.4%55

Black

0.4%47

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%283

High School Diploma

26.8%1,954

Some College (<1 yr)

10%726

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%681

Associate's Degree

7.9%578

Bachelor's Degree

3.9%287

Master's Degree

1.4%102

Professional Degree

0.1%8

Doctorate

0.2%16

HS or Higher

63.7%

BA or Higher

5.7%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$286,400

Median Renti

$1,009

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.5%1,797

Renter-Occupied

50.5%1,833

Total Units

3,722

Homeownership

49.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%98

$50K–$100K

3.2%58

$100K–$150K

3.4%61

$150K–$200K

3.3%60

$200K–$300K

40.8%734

$300K–$500K

39.4%708

$500K–$1M

3.3%59

$1M+

1.1%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

173

$500–$750

261

$750–$1,000

405

$1,000–$1,250

552

$1,250–$1,500

134

$1,500–$2,000

135

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%26

2010–2019

12.7%472

2000–2009

15.1%561

1990–1999

11.5%428

1980–1989

11.7%434

1970–1979

22.1%824

1960–1969

5.3%196

1950–1959

8.8%326

1940–1949

6.1%226

1939 or earlier

6.2%229

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.3%2,405

Electricity

29.5%1,070

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%117

No Fuel

1%38

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,201

Mean Household Incomei

$69,019

Per Capita Incomei

$20,514

Poverty Ratei

32.8%

Unemploymenti

17.8%

Labor Forcei

5,253

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%239

$10K–$15K

8.6%311

$15K–$20K

2.3%83

$20K–$25K

6.8%248

$25K–$30K

6%216

$30K–$35K

6.7%242

$35K–$40K

6.6%238

$40K–$45K

1.3%46

$45K–$50K

2%72

$50K–$60K

9.9%360

$60K–$75K

17.8%646

$75K–$100K

8.3%303

$100K–$125K

4%145

$125K–$150K

3.9%142

$150K–$200K

6.5%235

$200K+

2.9%104

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

161

Residentsi

392

Avg. Tenant Renti

$488/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers153 homes84% occupied$488/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,201/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

57%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

23%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

16%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,89430.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,477

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,098

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,317

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

150(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.8%Insured

10.2%Uninsured

Lindsay, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026