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Lynn

Massachusetts · 81,245 residents · 10.739 sq mi
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Lynn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,553. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $138,100. Despite a median home value of $138,100, the poverty rate sits 20% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81,245
−9%vs 2000
vs 89,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,565 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 8,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
79K85K91K98K104K1990201020202024Lynn
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,553
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,364 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,026
−26%vs 2000
vs $17,492 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $145,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $608 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
46.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.6% in 2000
53.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+24%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(55,630)
Black9.2%(8,165)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(16,383)
Asian6.4%(5,686)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(59,041)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(67,445)
Black7.8%(6,316)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(7,193)
Asian3.9%(3,203)
Other5.3%(4,281)
Diversity Score50.4%(40,931)
Diversity Score
50
−24%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynn, Massachusetts?

Lynn, Massachusetts has about 81,245 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lynn, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lynn, Massachusetts earns about $28,553 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynn, Massachusetts expensive?

In Lynn, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $138,100, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Lynn, Massachusetts?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lynn, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynn, Massachusetts?

About 15.9% of people in Lynn, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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