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Lynn County

Texas · 5,596 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 $46,163. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 21% 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 $89,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
5,596
−15%since 2000
from 6,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+7%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Lynn County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,163
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,871
+84%since 2000
from $14,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+35%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(3,377)
Black2.5%(166)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(2,923)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(4,283)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(2,960)
Black1.9%(105)
Hispanic / Latino42%(2,352)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.3%(129)
Diversity Score67%(3,750)
Segregation Score19.7%(1,104)
Diversity Score
67
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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LYNN COUNTY VS
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Income$46,314same
Home value$77,800−13%
Population4,510−25%
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LYNN COUNTY VS
Lubbock County
Income$64,155+39%
Home value$214,100+138%
Population328,906+5366%
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LYNN COUNTY VS
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Income$44,100−4%
Home value$105,400+17%
Population11,720+95%
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LYNN COUNTY VS
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Income$54,360+18%
Home value$103,400+15%
Population11,776+96%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynn County, Texas?

Lynn County, Texas has about 5,596 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lynn County, Texas earns about $46,163 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 $89,900, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Lynn County, Texas?

About 20.7% 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 16.0% 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 1,162 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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