Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lynnwood, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

40,110

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49%19,660

Asian

19.2%7,709

Hispanic/Latino

15.6%6,251

Black

10%4,031

Two or More

5.8%2,318

Other

0.2%75

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%855

High School Diploma

17.4%5,002

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%2,125

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%4,465

Associate's Degree

12.1%3,461

Bachelor's Degree

21.6%6,187

Master's Degree

10.1%2,903

Professional Degree

1.7%481

Doctorate

1.5%435

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

34.9%

Graduate+

13.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$686,900

Median Renti

$1,742

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.1%8,218

Renter-Occupied

48.9%7,852

Total Units

17,012

Homeownership

51.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%302

$50K–$100K

1.2%100

$100K–$150K

0.7%59

$150K–$200K

0.9%74

$200K–$300K

4.9%402

$300K–$500K

13.8%1,135

$500K–$1M

64.6%5,311

$1M+

10.2%835

Rent Distribution

Under $500

393

$500–$750

238

$750–$1,000

285

$1,000–$1,250

352

$1,250–$1,500

1,405

$1,500–$2,000

2,522

$2,000+

2,589

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%627

2010–2019

8%1,356

2000–2009

8.6%1,462

1990–1999

15.2%2,594

1980–1989

11.9%2,027

1970–1979

17.9%3,042

1960–1969

22.1%3,755

1950–1959

10.5%1,794

1940–1949

0.9%147

1939 or earlier

1.2%208

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63%10,132

Utility Gas

32.8%5,269

Bottled/LP Gas

2%317

Fuel Oil

1.4%221

Wood

0.5%73

No Fuel

0.3%48

Other

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,704

Mean Household Incomei

$103,024

Per Capita Incomei

$42,390

Poverty Ratei

14%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

20,764

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%953

$10K–$15K

4.6%747

$15K–$20K

3.4%541

$20K–$25K

3.8%610

$25K–$30K

3.1%501

$30K–$35K

2.1%337

$35K–$40K

3.5%557

$40K–$45K

4.4%711

$45K–$50K

2.1%333

$50K–$60K

4.6%745

$60K–$75K

9.7%1,560

$75K–$100K

13.7%2,206

$100K–$125K

9.6%1,548

$125K–$150K

7%1,121

$150K–$200K

7.6%1,226

$200K+

14.8%2,374

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

11,69829.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,717

China

866

Korea

755

Philippines

704

India

565

Canada

159

Germany

127

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

19,260

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

19,818

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,974(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured