Lindsey, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lindsey, Ohio
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Main Street in Lindsey
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Location of Lindsey, Ohio
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Location of Lindsey in Sandusky County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Sandusky |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 292.39/sq mi (112.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43442
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-43904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398446 |
Lindsey is a small village located in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States. It's about halfway between the cities of Detroit and Cleveland. In 2020, about 457 people lived there. Lindsey is special because the National Arbor Day Foundation has named it a Tree City USA. This means the village works hard to care for its trees and green spaces.
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History of Lindsey Village
The village of Lindsey was first planned out in 1853. When it was first established, it had a different name: Washington. Over time, the name changed to Lindsey, which it is known as today.
Geography and Location
Lindsey is a small village covering about 1.56 square miles (4.05 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Getting to Lindsey
The village is easy to find because it's located near major highways. It sits between I-80 and I-90, which are combined in this area. It's also close to U.S. 20. You can reach Lindsey directly using State Highway 590.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lindsey has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 409 | — | |
| 1890 | 458 | 12.0% | |
| 1900 | 614 | 34.1% | |
| 1910 | 501 | −18.4% | |
| 1920 | 456 | −9.0% | |
| 1930 | 446 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 451 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 512 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 581 | 13.5% | |
| 1970 | 652 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 571 | −12.4% | |
| 1990 | 529 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 504 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 446 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 457 | 2.5% | |
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Lindsey's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 446 people living in Lindsey. These people lived in 187 different homes. The village had about 286 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Lindsey in 2010 were White, making up about 94.2% of the population. A smaller number of people were African American or Asian. About 11.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 41 years old. About 23.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 15.2% of the population was 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (52.0%) than males (48.0%).
