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 $85,410 with a poverty rate of 17.36%. The median age in Lynwood is 33.1 years: 32.4 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lynwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 26,993 | 41.34% |
| Two or more races | 15,475 | 23.7% |
| White | 15,353 | 23.51% |
| Black or African American | 5,545 | 8.49% |
| Native American | 1,447 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 467 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,210 | 4.12 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 7,570 | 4.65 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Female | 3,460 | 4.85 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Non Family | 2,176 | 1.25 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 2,004 | 3.99 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
4.32
Average Family Size
4.12
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,133 | 17.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,771 | 4.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,226 | 7.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,089 | 2.61% |
| High School Graduate | 11,115 | 26.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10,239 | 24.59% |
| Some College | 7,074 | 16.99% |
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 | 35,696 | 19,118 | 3,073 |
| Other Race | 16,529 | 8,758 | 1,358 |
| 2+ Races | 10,065 | 5,759 | 916 |
| Black | 4,220 | 3,655 | 762 |
| White | 1,212 | 953 | 175 |
| Native American | 1,017 | 660 | 272 |
| Asian | 390 | 332 | 241 |
| Islander | 11 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 86.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 63.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,044 | $44,636 | $50,379 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,668 | $53,357 | $65,294 |
| High School Graduate | $35,916 | $40,524 | $31,095 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $34,583 | $26,546 |
| Overall | $35,507 | $39,376 | $31,418 |
| Some College | $36,825 | $45,320 | $31,436 |
$35,507
Average Earnings
$39,376
Average Male
$31,418
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
20.87% of Lynwood residents speak only English, while 79.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 78.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56,157 | 9,863 | 17.56% |
| Other | 26,193 | 4,849 | 18.51% |
| Multiple | 15,246 | 2,606 | 17.09% |
| Black | 5,144 | 616 | 11.98% |
| Native | 1,379 | 388 | 28.14% |
| White | 843 | 300 | 35.59% |
| Asian | 441 | 69 | 15.65% |
| Islander | 11 | 4 | 36.36% |
17.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.75%
Male Poverty Rate
19.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lynwood is Islander, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lynwood is Black, with 11.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| High School | 14.48% |
| Some College | 10.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.96% |
| Female Employed | 6.87% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,914 | $84,278 |
| Households | $70,236 | $85,410 |
| Married Families | $83,597 | $96,380 |
| Non Families | $26,832 | $44,964 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
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
675
Number of Veterans
644
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 288 |
| Second Gulf War | 176 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| World War II | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 224 |
| 18 to 34 | 142 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 328 | 0.78% |
| Black | 223 | 5% |
| White | 211 | 1.85% |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 1.34% |
| Other Race | 85 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
56.2%
Born in Lynwood
61.73%
Native Born
38.27%
Foreign Born
23.01%
Non Citizen
15.26%
Naturalized
61.73% of Lynwood residents were born in the United States, with 56.2% having been born in California. 23.01% 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% |