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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lynn County

Texas · 6,550 residents · 891.867 sq mi
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Lynn County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,694. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,500. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,550
−3%since 1990
from 6,758 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+8%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Lynn County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,694
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,823 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,090
+42%since 1990
from $9,909 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 32.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$289
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
25.7% rent
1.4
−16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(5,234)
Black3.3%(224)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(2,804)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score74.4%(5,029)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(3,377)
Black2.5%(166)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(2,923)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score65.4%(4,283)
65
−12%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.9%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−17%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynn County, Texas?

Lynn County, Texas has about 6,550 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lynn County, Texas?

The typical household in Lynn County, Texas earns about $26,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynn County, Texas expensive?

In Lynn County, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,500, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Lynn County, Texas?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lynn County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynn County, Texas?

About 22.6% of people in Lynn County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynn County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynn County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 208 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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