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Lynwood

California · 69,772 residents · 4.841 sq mi
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Lynwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,654. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $406,500. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,772
Unchangedsince 2000
from 69,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14,413 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.8
+14%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K64K67K69K72K1990201020202024Lynwood
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,654
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,888 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,674
+33%since 2000
from $9,542 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,500
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.3
+127%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(2,044)
Black13.1%(9,118)
Hispanic / Latino82.3%(57,503)
Asian0.7%(490)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.3%(25,344)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(1,539)
Black9.7%(6,752)
Hispanic / Latino86.6%(60,452)
Asian0.6%(390)
Other1.2%(818)
Diversity Score30.4%(21,208)
Diversity Score
30
−16%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
49.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
40.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.5%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynwood, California?

Lynwood, California has about 69,772 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynwood, California?

The typical household in Lynwood, California earns about $43,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynwood, California expensive?

In Lynwood, California, the median home is worth about $406,500, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Lynwood, California?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lynwood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynwood, California?

About 20.1% of people in Lynwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynwood, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynwood, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,827 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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