Lindsay (Cooke County), Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lindsay (Cooke County) is a small community located in Texas, within Cooke County. The total population is 1,142. It ranks as the 961st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lindsay (Cooke County) is 38.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.0% of the population under 18, Lindsay (Cooke County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lindsay (Cooke County) is $115,417. This is 47% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 43% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $352,300. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lindsay (Cooke County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.7% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lindsay (Cooke County), Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.