Lynden, WA Demographics

A map of Lynden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,533	12,332	77.2%	78.3%
Hispanic	2,262	1,898	13.9%	12.1%
Multiracial	923	662	5.7%	4.2%
Asian	381	557	2.3%	3.5%
Native American/Other	80	169	0.5%	1.1%
Black	55	131	0.3%	0.8%

Lynden, Washington has an estimated population of 16,234, an increase from the 15,749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 13.9% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lynden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lynden has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lynden, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 38.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lynden is ranked the 88th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lynden was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lynden's White Population

12,533 residents of Lynden, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lynden is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Lynden ranks 327th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynden's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Lynden's population has decreased from 78.3% to 77.2%.

Lynden is more White than neighboring Everson (68.1% White), Nooksack (73.1% White), Ferndale (70% White), and Sumas (67.6% White). Lynden is less White than neighboring Custer (79% White).

Lynden's Black Population

55 residents of Lynden, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lynden is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Lynden ranks 247th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynden's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.0%. Black residents' share of Lynden's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Lynden is more Black than neighboring Everson (0.1% Black), Nooksack (0% Black), and Custer (0% Black). Lynden is less Black than neighboring Ferndale (0.6% Black).

Lynden's Asian Population

381 residents of Lynden, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lynden is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Lynden ranks 148th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Asian residents' share of Lynden's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.3%.

Lynden is more Asian than neighboring Everson (2.2% Asian), Nooksack (0% Asian), and Sumas (2% Asian). Lynden is less Asian than neighboring Ferndale (8.4% Asian), and Custer (7.8% Asian).

Lynden's Hispanic Population

2,262 residents of Lynden, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lynden is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lynden ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lynden's population has increased from 12.1% to 13.9%.

Lynden is more Hispanic than neighboring Ferndale (12.6% Hispanic), and Custer (9.2% Hispanic). Lynden is less Hispanic than neighboring Everson (26.1% Hispanic), Nooksack (19.7% Hispanic), and Sumas (18.7% Hispanic).

Lynden's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Lynden, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lynden is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lynden ranks 506th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lynden's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Lynden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Everson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Custer (0% Native American/Other). Lynden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nooksack (0.8% Native American/Other), Ferndale (1.9% Native American/Other), and Sumas (3.2% Native American/Other).

Lynden's Multiracial Population

923 residents of Lynden, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lynden is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lynden ranks 525th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lynden's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.7%.

Lynden is more Multiracial than neighboring Everson (3.2% Multiracial), and Custer (4% Multiracial). Lynden is less Multiracial than neighboring Nooksack (6.4% Multiracial), Ferndale (6.6% Multiracial), and Sumas (8.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.