Lynnwood, WA Demographics
What is the population of Lynnwood?
There are 40,953 residents in Lynnwood, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.76% are males and 51.24% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.78% of the resident pool in Lynnwood, while non-US-born citizens account for 20.64%. Additionally, 11.58% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 35,094 people in Lynnwood currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 40,953 | 2.7% |
| Male Population | 19,970 | 2.3% |
| Female Population | 20,983 | 3.1% |
Male Population 48.76%
Female Population 51.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 27,757 | 3.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,454 | 2.3% |
| Not Citizen | 4,742 | -0.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 67.78%
Citizen not U.S. Born 20.64%
Not Citizen 11.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 424 | -10.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,488 | -17.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,808 | 13.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 590 | -22.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 35,094 | 5.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.05%
Moved from Same County 6.16%
Moved from Same State 4.47%
Moved from Different State 1.46%
Same House as Last Year 86.86%
What are the employment statistics in Lynnwood?
White-collar workers make up 77.67% of the working population in Lynnwood, while blue-collar employees account for 22.33%. There are also 4,010 entrepreneurs in Lynnwood (9.69% of the workforce); 28,612 workers employed in private companies (69.13%); and 4,960 people working in governmental institutions (11.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 32,144 | 103.7% |
| Blue Collar | 9,244 | 110.8% |
White Collar 77.67%
Blue Collar 22.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,010 | 102.9% |
| Private Companies | 28,612 | 107.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,960 | 109.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,806 | 88.7% |
Self Employees 9.69%
Private Companies 69.13%
Governmental Workers 11.98%
Not for Profit Companies 9.2%
How many households are there in Lynnwood?
There are a total of 16,634 households in Lynnwood, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.74% of these Lynnwood households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.26%. Additionally, 26.34% of households have children and 73.66% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 16,634 | 5.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.0% |
| Family Households | 9,937 | 4.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,697 | 5.5% |
Family Households 59.74%
Non-Family Households 40.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,382 | -0.5% |
| Households without Children | 12,252 | 7.3% |
Households with Children 26.34%
Households without Children 73.66%
What are the median and average incomes in Lynnwood?
The average annual household income in Lynnwood is $100,341, while the median household income sits at $76,439 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $81,221, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $108,250. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,422 and $49,704, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $100,341 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $76,439 | 5.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,504 | -0.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 34,436 | 4.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lynnwood?
There are 17,617 housing units in Lynnwood, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 16,634 occupied housing units in Lynnwood, 51.9% are owner-occupied, while 48.1% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $675,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,751 per month in Lynnwood.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,617 | 6.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 190 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 252 | -19.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,822 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,038 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,917 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,246 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,015 | 7.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,457 | 18.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,267 | 15.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 413 | 932.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,634 | 5.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,633 | 4.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 8,001 | 6.1% |
Owner Occupied 51.9%
Renter Occupied 48.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,830 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,803 | 14.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $675,000 | 8.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $535,200 | 3.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,751 | 2.3% |
With Mortgage 67.53%
Without Mortgage 32.47%
What is the level of education in Lynnwood?
Approximately 28.48% of the population in Lynnwood holds a high school degree (that's 9,489 residents), while 24.6% have attained a college certificate (8,198 locals) and 21.12% have a bachelor's degree (7,038 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,691 | -2.3% |
| Some High School | 9,489 | 4.3% |
| Some College | 8,198 | -21.8% |
| Associate Degree | 3,550 | 0.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,038 | 5.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,353 | 17.5% |
No High School 5.08%
Some High School 28.48%
Some College 24.6%
Associate Degree 10.65%
Bachelor's Degree 21.12%
Graduate Degree 10.06%
What is the marital status of Lynnwood residents?
A total of 11,704 people in Lynnwood have never been married (which represents 33.95% of the total population), while 16,095 of them are wedded (46.69%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 674 (1.96%) and 4,496 (13.04%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,704 | 2.6% |
| Married | 16,095 | 5.1% |
| Separated | 674 | -15.5% |
| Widowed | 2,175 | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 4,496 | 0.4% |
Never Married 33.95%
Married 46.69%
Separated 1.96%
Widowed 6.31%
Divorced 13.04%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lynnwood?
The top three means of transportation people in Lynnwood use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 15,142 residents commute by car, 1,464 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 463 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 15,142 | 3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,464 | -8.0% |
| Ferryboat | 70 | -9.1% |
| Bicycle | 147 | -9.8% |
| Motorcycle | 16 | -11.1% |
| TaxiCab | 3 | -40.0% |
| Walk | 463 | -24.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Lynnwood by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.