State
County
Land Area
7.9 sq mi
Density
5,153.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.84%
Growth Since 2010
13.31%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Lynnwood is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 40,607, it is the 30th largest city in Washington and the 963rd largest city in the United States. Lynnwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.84% annually and its population has increased by 13.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,836 in 2010. Lynnwood reached it's highest population of 40,607 in 2021. Spanning over 8 miles, Lynnwood has a population density of 5,154 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lynnwood is $79,335 with a poverty rate of 13.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,303 per month, and the median house value is $395,300. The median age in Lynnwood is 40.2 years, 39.4 years for males, and 41 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lynnwood was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,583 | 59.21% |
| Asian | 6,876 | 18.03% |
| Two or More Races | 3,553 | 9.31% |
| Black or African American | 3,062 | 8.03% |
| Some Other Race | 1,919 | 5.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 115 | 0.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.09% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,515 | 2.57 | 53.3 |
| Married | 6,347 | 3.33 | 73.5 |
| Non Family | 5,437 | 1.36 | 38.5 |
| Female | 2,108 | 3.17 | 33.7 |
| Male | 623 | 3.47 | 43.7 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,548 | 5.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,721 | 6.36% |
| High School Graduate | 5,100 | 18.86% |
| Some College | 7,324 | 27.08% |
| Associates Degree | 3,194 | 11.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,826 | 21.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,329 | 8.61% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,631 | 14,733 | 5,041 |
| Asian | 5,176 | 4,400 | 1,966 |
| Hispanic | 2,876 | 1,649 | 337 |
| Black | 2,109 | 1,901 | 442 |
| Multiple Races | 1,542 | 1,390 | 385 |
| Other Race | 1,016 | 376 | 15 |
| Native American | 109 | 35 | 9 |
| Islander | 35 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.98%.
$41,988
Average Earnings
$47,489
Average Male
$37,384
Average Female
63.18% of Lynnwood residents speak only English, while 36.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.55% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,801 | 1,866 | 9.42% |
| Asian | 6,805 | 1,044 | 15.34% |
| Hispanic | 5,194 | 927 | 17.85% |
| Black | 3,052 | 757 | 24.80% |
| Multiple | 3,513 | 735 | 20.92% |
| Other | 1,914 | 337 | 17.61% |
| Islander | 35 | 23 | 65.71% |
| Native | 109 | 9 | 8.26% |
13.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.62%
Male Poverty Rate
17.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lynnwood is Islander, with 65.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lynnwood is Native, with 8.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.53%.
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,538 | 8.17% |
| Black | 218 | 9.06% |
| Asian | 123 | 2.10% |
| 2 or More | 85 | 4.60% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 2.42% |
3.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
70.69%
Native Born
29.31%
Foreign Born
12.73%
Non Citizen
16.58%
Naturalized
70.69% of Lynnwood residents were born in the United States, with 43.20% having been born in Washington. 12.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,607 | 733 | 1.84% |
| 2020 | 39,874 | 733 | 1.87% |
| 2019 | 39,141 | 733 | 1.91% |
| 2018 | 38,408 | 132 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 38,276 | 256 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 38,020 | 1,158 | 3.14% |
| 2015 | 36,862 | 284 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 36,578 | 204 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 36,374 | 153 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 36,221 | 204 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 36,017 | 93 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 35,924 | 2,077 | 0.60% |
| 2000 | 33,847 | 5,152 | 1.66% |
| 1990 | 28,695 | 6,054 | 2.40% |
| 1980 | 22,641 | 5,260 | 2.68% |
| 1970 | 17,381 | 10,174 | 9.20% |
| 1960 | 7,207 | 0.00% |