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Lynden

Washington · 15,749 residents · 5.435 sq mi
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Lynden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,308. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $362,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,749
+75%since 2000
from 9,020 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,898 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 1,660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K11K14K17K1990201020202024Lynden
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,308
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,767 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,501
+53%since 2000
from $20,639 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,249
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+42%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(8,222)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(427)
Asian2.3%(204)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(1,570)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(12,332)
Black0.8%(131)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(1,898)
Asian3.5%(557)
Other4.6%(721)
Diversity Score45%(7,087)
Diversity Score
45
+158%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynden, Washington?

Lynden, Washington has about 15,749 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynden, Washington?

The typical household in Lynden, Washington earns about $70,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynden, Washington expensive?

In Lynden, Washington, the median home is worth about $362,400, and the typical rent is about $1,249 a month.

How educated are people in Lynden, Washington?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lynden, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynden, Washington?

About 6.3% of people in Lynden, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynden, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynden, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,040 residents, a change of about 176 percent over that period.

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