Lynnwood, WA

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2022 Population

39,867

2.72% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

39.3

0.758% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

14.9%

4.74% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$72,241

6.9% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$596,200

21% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

20,165

3.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Lynnwood, WA had a population of 39.9k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $72,241. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Lynnwood, WA grew from 38,812 to 39,867, a 2.72% increase and its median household income grew from $67,576 to $72,241, a 6.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lynnwood, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.41%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.51%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.87%).

None of the households in Lynnwood, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.1% of the residents in Lynnwood, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lynnwood, WA are Edmonds College (1,204 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Lynnwood, WA was $596,200, and the homeownership rate was 52.3%.

Most people in Lynnwood, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 minutes. The average car ownership in Lynnwood, WA was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Lynnwood, WA is home to a population of 39.9k people, from which 88.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 29.4% of Lynnwood, WA residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

In 2022, there were 2.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.4k people) in Lynnwood, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.16k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.35k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.1%

2022 Citizenship

87%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 88.1% of Lynnwood, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Lynnwood, WA was 87%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lynnwood, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lynnwood, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.4k ± 1.35k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.16k ± 890
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.35k ± 975

15.9%

Hispanic Population

6.33k people

15.9% of the people in Lynnwood, WA are hispanic (6.33k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lynnwood, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
244,390 ± 11,943 people
India
101,527 ± 7,771 people
China
86,360 ± 7,174 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 244,390 Washington residents, followed by India with 101,527 and China with 86,360.

Foreign-Born Population

29.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

30.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

As of 2022, 29.4% of Lynnwood, WA residents (11.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lynnwood, WA was 30.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lynnwood, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
537 ± 167
Gulf War (1990s)
357 ± 206
Gulf War (2001-)
269 ± 123

Lynnwood, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lynnwood, WA employs 20.2k people. The largest industries in Lynnwood, WA are Retail Trade (2,888 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,876 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,084 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,773), Public Administration ($78,765), and Finance & Insurance ($71,487).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,054. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.2k

2022 Value

± 1,213

3.26%

1 Year growth

± 8.29%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lynnwood, WA grew at a rate of 3.26%, from 19.5k employees to 20.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lynnwood, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,361 people), Management Occupations (1,801 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,770 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lynnwood, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.2k

2022 Value

± 1,213

3.26%

1 Year growth

± 8.29%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lynnwood, WA grew at a rate of 3.26%, from 19.5k employees to 20.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lynnwood, WA, are Retail Trade (2,888 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,876 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,084 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lynnwood, WA, though some of these residents may live in Lynnwood, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,457

Median earning men ± $4,929

$39,848

Median earning women ± $4,806

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($85,463), Wholesale Trade ($71,903), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,788).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($73,689), Public Administration ($67,969), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,025).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from the United States

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In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Lynnwood, WA awarded 1,204 degrees. The student population of Lynnwood, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,590 male students and 3,163 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lynnwood, WA are White (517 and 49.4%), followed by Asian (159 and 15.2%), Hispanic or Latino (125 and 11.9%), and Black or African American (87 and 8.31%).

The largest universities in Lynnwood, WA by number of degrees awarded are Edmonds College (1,204 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lynnwood, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (382 and 31.7%), General Business (126 and 10.5%), and Paralegal (67 and 5.56%).

The median tuition cost in Lynnwood, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,952 for in-state students and $9,390 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 5,753 students enrolled in Lynnwood, WA, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,332 records, of which 56.4% were women and 43.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
382 degrees awarded
General Business
126 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lynnwood, WA was General Business Administration & Management with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lynnwood, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Edmonds College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,204 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Edmonds College with 1,204 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 547 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lynnwood, WA, which is 0.833 times less than the 657 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 517 degrees mean that there were 3.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 159 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,952) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($357) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($942) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (1.33M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lynnwood, WA was $596,200 in 2022, which is 2.11 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $492,600 to $596,200, a 21% increase. The homeownership rate in Lynnwood, WA is 52.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Lynnwood, WA have an average commute time of 30 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lynnwood, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lynnwood, WA is $72,241. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Lynnwood, WA was Census Tract 517.02 with a value of $98,277, followed by Census Tract 516.02 and Census Tract 517.01, with respective values of $95,714 and $66,351.

Housing

Property

$596,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$16,378

$8,275

Median Property Taxes

±$696

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lynnwood, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lynnwood, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.3%

Homeownership

2022

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 52.3% of the housing units in Lynnwood, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lynnwood, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 517.02
Census Tract 516.02
Census Tract 517.01

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lynnwood, WA was Census Tract 517.02 with a value of $98,277, followed by Census Tract 516.02 and Census Tract 517.01, with respective values of $95,714 and $66,351.

The following map shows all of the places in Lynnwood, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,241

Median Household Income

± $5,158

15.8k

Number of Households

± 1,067

In 2022, the median household income of the 15.8k households in Lynnwood, WA grew to $72,241 from the previous year's value of $67,576.

The following chart displays the households in Lynnwood, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lynnwood, WA is from Washington.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (64.8%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (10.2%)

In 2022, 64.8% of workers in Lynnwood, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (10.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lynnwood, WA have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 4.28% of the workforce in Lynnwood, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lynnwood, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lynnwood, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lynnwood, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lynnwood, WA (5.85k out of 39.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lynnwood, WA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.1% of the population of Lynnwood, WA has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 8.97% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.865% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Snohomish County, WA see 1918 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.827% decrease from the previous year (1934 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1321 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 261 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,918 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Snohomish County, WA

Primary care physicians in Snohomish County, WA see an average of 1,918 patients per year. This represents a 0.827% decrease from the previous year (1,934 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Snohomish County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.86%

Uninsured

47.1%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

8.97%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

0.865%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lynnwood, WA declined by 8.2% from 9.65% to 8.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lynnwood, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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