Lynnwood is a city located in Snohomish County Washington. Lynnwood has a 2024 population of 45,640. Lynnwood is currently growing at a rate of 4.04% annually and its population has increased by 18.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,548 in 2020.
The average household income in Lynnwood is $92,784 with a poverty rate of 14.88%. The median age in Lynnwood is 39.3 years: 38.5 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lynnwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,870 | 54.86% |
| Asian | 7,186 | 18.02% |
| Two or more races | 4,935 | 12.38% |
| Black or African American | 3,451 | 8.66% |
| Other race | 1,976 | 4.96% |
| Native American | 336 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.28% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,817 | 2.47 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Married | 6,561 | 3.35 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Non Family | 6,346 | 1.3 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Female | 2,001 | 3.08 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Male | 909 | 2.91 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
52.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,978 | 6.8% |
| Associates Degree | 3,364 | 11.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,098 | 20.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,806 | 9.65% |
| High School Graduate | 6,101 | 20.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,612 | 5.54% |
| Some College | 7,124 | 24.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,094 | 15,192 | 5,496 |
| Asian | 5,560 | 4,517 | 1,693 |
| Hispanic | 3,274 | 2,217 | 718 |
| Black | 2,612 | 2,195 | 450 |
| 2+ Races | 2,530 | 2,088 | 735 |
| Other Race | 1,022 | 600 | 220 |
| Native American | 283 | 180 | 0 |
| Islander | 105 | 66 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,161 | $78,442 | $58,061 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,703 | $125,909 | $57,957 |
| High School Graduate | $44,038 | $49,138 | $31,105 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,702 | $28,147 | $27,011 |
| Overall | $49,484 | $55,250 | $42,088 |
| Some College | $46,402 | $55,204 | $38,468 |
$49,484
Average Earnings
$55,250
Average Male
$42,088
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.79% of Lynnwood residents speak only English, while 38.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,055 | 2,269 | 11.31% |
| Asian | 7,119 | 1,497 | 21.03% |
| Hispanic | 6,286 | 1,282 | 20.39% |
| Multiple | 4,900 | 1,103 | 22.51% |
| Black | 3,439 | 575 | 16.72% |
| Other | 1,962 | 153 | 7.8% |
| Islander | 105 | 39 | 37.14% |
14.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.51%
Male Poverty Rate
18.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lynnwood is Islander, with 37.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lynnwood is Other, with 7.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.79% |
| High School | 12.18% |
| Some College | 11.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.23% |
| Female Employed | 5.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,216 | $109,512 |
| Households | $72,241 | $92,784 |
| Married Families | $110,475 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,822 | $57,652 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,563
Number of Veterans
1,391
Male Veterans
172
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 541 |
| First Gulf War | 432 |
| Second Gulf War | 269 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 453 |
| 75+ | 374 |
| 65 to 74 | 367 |
| 55 to 64 | 246 |
| 18 to 34 | 123 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,195 | 6.43% |
| Black | 141 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 117 | 1.91% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 1.4% |
| Other Race | 25 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
41.99%
Born in Lynnwood
69.85%
Native Born
30.15%
Foreign Born
11.92%
Non Citizen
18.22%
Naturalized
69.85% of Lynnwood residents were born in the United States, with 41.99% having been born in Washington. 11.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 54,505 | 1,773 | 3.36% |
| 2028 | 52,732 | 1,773 | 3.48% |
| 2027 | 50,959 | 1,773 | 3.6% |
| 2026 | 49,186 | 1,773 | 3.74% |
| 2025 | 47,413 | 1,773 | 3.88% |
| 2024 | 45,640 | 1,773 | 4.04% |
| 2023 | 43,867 | 648 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 43,219 | 2,476 | 6.08% |
| 2021 | 40,743 | 2,195 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 38,548 | -604 | -1.54% |
| 2019 | 39,152 | 702 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 38,450 | 135 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 38,315 | 262 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 38,053 | 1,180 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 36,873 | 287 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 36,586 | 208 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 36,378 | 156 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 36,222 | 205 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 36,017 | 97 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 35,920 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,847 | 5,152 | 17.95% |
| 1990 | 28,695 | 6,054 | 26.74% |
| 1980 | 22,641 | 5,260 | 30.26% |
| 1970 | 17,381 | 10,174 | 141.17% |
| 1960 | 7,207 | -47,298 | -86.78% |