Lynwood is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Lynwood has a 2024 population of 62,044. Lynwood is currently declining at a rate of -1.88% annually and its population has decreased by -7.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,804 in 2020.
The average household income in Lynwood is $81,581 with a poverty rate of 16.11%. The median age in Lynwood is 32.3 years: 31.7 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lynwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 24,588 | 37.06% |
| White | 21,884 | 32.98% |
| Two or more races | 12,595 | 18.98% |
| Black or African American | 5,661 | 8.53% |
| Native American | 1,081 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 487 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.08% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,239 | 4.17 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Married | 7,924 | 4.69 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 3,282 | 4.89 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Non Family | 2,138 | 1.28 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 1,895 | 4.04 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
4.4
Average Family Size
4.17
Average Household Size
49.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,412 | 17.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,515 | 3.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,618 | 6.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,041 | 2.5% |
| High School Graduate | 11,018 | 26.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10,720 | 25.72% |
| Some College | 7,354 | 17.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35,346 | 18,099 | 2,390 |
| Other Race | 14,981 | 7,588 | 820 |
| 2+ Races | 8,082 | 4,505 | 763 |
| Black | 4,365 | 3,774 | 802 |
| White | 1,295 | 1,014 | 154 |
| Native American | 708 | 377 | 87 |
| Asian | 412 | 382 | 264 |
| Islander | 37 | 26 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 92.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,271 | $45,139 | $49,488 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,381 | $55,152 | $58,007 |
| High School Graduate | $33,486 | $36,245 | $31,355 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,926 | $33,691 | $25,673 |
| Overall | $33,763 | $37,361 | $30,200 |
| Some College | $35,978 | $45,539 | $31,012 |
$33,763
Average Earnings
$37,361
Average Male
$30,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.9% of Lynwood residents speak only English, while 80.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 78.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56,810 | 9,132 | 16.07% |
| Other | 23,771 | 4,083 | 17.18% |
| Multiple | 12,414 | 1,917 | 15.44% |
| Black | 5,280 | 566 | 10.72% |
| White | 965 | 412 | 42.69% |
| Native | 1,007 | 399 | 39.62% |
| Asian | 447 | 83 | 18.57% |
| Islander | 50 | 41 | 82% |
16.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.32%
Male Poverty Rate
17.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lynwood is Islander, with 82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lynwood is Black, with 10.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.43% |
| Some College | 9.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.52% |
| Male Employed | 6.06% |
| Female Employed | 5.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,030 | $81,026 |
| Households | $67,350 | $81,581 |
| Married Families | $75,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,544 | $44,314 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
728
Number of Veterans
696
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 319 |
| Second Gulf War | 170 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| World War II | 24 |
| Korea | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 248 |
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 18 to 34 | 137 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 379 | 0.9% |
| White | 262 | 1.62% |
| Black | 215 | 4.55% |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 1.63% |
| Other Race | 97 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.29%
Born in Lynwood
61.69%
Native Born
38.31%
Foreign Born
23.36%
Non Citizen
14.95%
Naturalized
61.69% of Lynwood residents were born in the United States, with 56.29% having been born in California. 23.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 56,094 | -1,190 | -2.08% |
| 2028 | 57,284 | -1,190 | -2.04% |
| 2027 | 58,474 | -1,190 | -1.99% |
| 2026 | 59,664 | -1,190 | -1.96% |
| 2025 | 60,854 | -1,190 | -1.92% |
| 2024 | 62,044 | -1,190 | -1.88% |
| 2023 | 63,234 | -584 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 63,818 | -991 | -1.53% |
| 2021 | 64,809 | -1,995 | -2.99% |
| 2020 | 66,804 | -2,358 | -3.41% |
| 2019 | 69,162 | -531 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 69,693 | -518 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 70,211 | -308 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 70,519 | -340 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 70,859 | 101 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 70,758 | 51 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 70,707 | 574 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 70,133 | 511 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 69,622 | 58 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 69,564 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 69,845 | 7,900 | 12.75% |
| 1990 | 61,945 | 13,536 | 27.96% |
| 1980 | 48,409 | 5,055 | 11.66% |
| 1970 | 43,354 | 11,740 | 37.14% |
| 1960 | 31,614 | 5,791 | 22.43% |
| 1950 | 25,823 | 14,841 | 135.14% |
| 1940 | 10,982 | 3,659 | 49.97% |
| 1930 | 7,323 | -48,771 | -86.95% |