Lake Lindsey, Florida facts for kids
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Lake Lindsey, Florida
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Lake Lindsey's local general store
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Location in Hernando County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hernando |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 1,000.00/sq mi (384.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34601
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-38275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853264 |
Lake Lindsey is a small community in Hernando County, Florida, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area that the government counts for population, even though it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 71 people lived in Lake Lindsey. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 90 people.
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Where is Lake Lindsey Located?
Lake Lindsey is found in the northeastern part of Hernando County. It sits right next to a small lake that shares its name.
The community is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) north of Brooksville. Brooksville is the main city and county seat for Hernando County.
How Big is Lake Lindsey?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lake Lindsey covers a total area of about 0.23 square kilometers (which is about 0.09 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like big lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Who Lives in Lake Lindsey?
The number of people living in Lake Lindsey has changed over the years.
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| 2020 | 90 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 49 people living in Lake Lindsey. These people lived in 23 different homes. About 12 of these homes were families.
The community was mostly made up of people who identified as White.
Understanding the Community's Makeup
In 2000, about 30% of the homes had children under 18 living there. About 35% of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes (about 17%) had a female head of the house without a husband present.
The average number of people living in each home was about 2.13. For families, the average size was about 2.62 people.
Age Groups in Lake Lindsey
The people in Lake Lindsey in 2000 were of different ages. About 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old. A small group, 2.0%, was between 18 and 24 years old.
The largest group, about 32.7%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up about 26.5% of the population. Finally, about 12.2% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in Lake Lindsey was 40 years.
