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Lynn

Massachusetts · 101,253 residents · 10.739 sq mi
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Lynn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $354,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101,253
+14%since 2000
from 89,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,429 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 8,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+4%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
79K85K91K98K104K1990201020202024Lynn
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,329
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,405
+57%since 2000
from $17,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,241
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(34,536)
Black10.6%(10,735)
Hispanic / Latino44%(44,560)
Asian6.7%(6,822)
Other3.7%(3,708)
Diversity Score83.4%(84,423)
Diversity Score
83
+26%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
36.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynn, Massachusetts?

Lynn, Massachusetts has about 101,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynn, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lynn, Massachusetts earns about $61,329 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 $354,400, and the typical rent is about $1,241 a month.

How educated are people in Lynn, Massachusetts?

About 19.5% 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 15.8% 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 20,008 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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