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Lynn

Indiana · 954 residents · 0.565 sq mi
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Lynn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,722. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 189 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
954
−17%since 2000
from 1,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,688 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+18%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9121K1K1K1K1990201020202024Lynn
2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,722
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,687
+76%since 2000
from $15,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,102)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(882)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(33)
Diversity Score15.1%(144)
Diversity Score
15
+384%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynn, Indiana?

Lynn, Indiana has about 954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynn, Indiana?

The typical household in Lynn, Indiana earns about $49,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynn, Indiana expensive?

In Lynn, Indiana, the median home is worth about $69,100, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Lynn, Indiana?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lynn, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynn, Indiana?

About 13.0% of people in Lynn, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynn, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynn, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 229 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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