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Lynn

Massachusetts · 90,329 residents · 10.739 sq mi
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Lynn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $283,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90,329
+1%since 2000
from 89,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,411 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 8,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+1%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
79K85K91K98K104K1990201020202024Lynn
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,364 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,616
+24%since 2000
from $17,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+69%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(42,969)
Black10.5%(9,494)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(29,013)
Asian6.9%(6,210)
Other2.1%(1,878)
Diversity Score81.1%(73,213)
Diversity Score
81
+22%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynn, Massachusetts?

Lynn, Massachusetts has about 90,329 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynn, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lynn, Massachusetts earns about $43,200 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 $283,600, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Lynn, Massachusetts?

About 18.0% 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 19.3% of people in Lynn, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynn, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynn, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,084 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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