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Lindsay, California

City · Population 12,706 · #345 in California

About Lindsay

Lindsay, CA is a close-knit town located in central California with an estimated population of 12,706.

Officially, Lindsay is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.91 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,366 residents per square mile.

📰 Lindsay News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lindsay Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Lindsay — but the California one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,706.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lindsay

  • El Maguey Mexican Grill — Mexican
  • Cielito Lindo Restaurant
  • El Mocajete 2 — mexican
  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • Tony's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lindsay

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lindsay

  • Jefferson Elementary
  • John J. Cairns Continuation
  • Kennedy Elementary
  • Lincoln Elementary
  • Lindsay Community Day
  • Lindsay Preschool
  • Lindsay Senior High
  • Loma Vista Charter
  • Reagan Elementary
  • Roosevelt Elementary
  • Washington Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)12,706
Rank in state#345 of 482
Land area2.91 sq mi
Density4,366/sq mi
Coordinates36.2091, -119.0933

🗺️ Map of Lindsay