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Lindale, TX
City in Smith County, Texas.
Population
6,644
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,074
ZIP codes
0
Lindale and its ZIP codes
Lindale at a glance
- Lindale is about 9.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 353rd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $83,249, 6% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $272,800 (4% below Texas) and median rent is $1,274 a month.
Local data for Lindale, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lindale, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,249
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$272,800
Median rent
$1,274/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (458), Mexican Americans (441), German Americans (356).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Lindale.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,676
115,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.56B
FY 2026, $6,687 per person
How people get to work
Lindale, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit4.6%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lindale, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,064
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lindale, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Lindale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HideawayCity | 3.3 mi | 2.1 |
| MineolaCity | 11 mi | 10.3 |
| TylerCity | 12 mi | 57.8 |
| WinonaTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| HawkinsCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| VanCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| ChandlerCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| EdomCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Ben WheelerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
| Big SandyTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Holly Lake RanchCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.7 |
| NoondayCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| BrownsboroCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| New Chapel HillCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| Callender LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| QuitmanCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lindale, TX in?
- Lindale is in Smith County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lindale, TX?
- About 6,644 people live in Lindale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lindale?
- Nearby places include Hideaway (3.3 mi), Mineola (11 mi), Tyler (12 mi), Winona (13 mi), Hawkins (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023