Lynn Haven, FL Demographics

A map of Lynn Haven's Population by Race

Lynn Haven, Florida has an estimated population of 20,081, an increase from the 18,695 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 6.7% Black, 3.8% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lynn Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lynn Haven has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lynn Haven, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lynn Haven is ranked the 207th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Lynn Haven was ranked the 216th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lynn Haven's White Population

14,147 residents of Lynn Haven, or 70.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lynn Haven is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lynn Haven ranks 416th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn Haven's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Lynn Haven's population has decreased from 73.6% to 70.4%.

Lynn Haven is more White than neighboring Panama City (61.8% White), Cedar Grove (64.2% White), and Springfield (60.1% White). Lynn Haven is less White than neighboring Pretty Bayou (87.3% White), and Parker (72.9% White).

Lynn Haven's Black Population

1,338 residents of Lynn Haven, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lynn Haven is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lynn Haven ranks 358th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn Haven's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Black residents' share of Lynn Haven's population has decreased from 9.4% to 6.7%.

Lynn Haven is less Black than neighboring Panama City (20.1% Black), Cedar Grove (15.5% Black), Springfield (20.3% Black), Pretty Bayou (8.1% Black), and Parker (20.1% Black).

Lynn Haven's Asian Population

773 residents of Lynn Haven, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lynn Haven is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lynn Haven ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn Haven's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.3%. Asian residents' share of Lynn Haven's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

Lynn Haven is more Asian than neighboring Panama City (1.7% Asian), Cedar Grove (3.4% Asian), Springfield (3.4% Asian), Pretty Bayou (1% Asian), and Parker (2.1% Asian).

Lynn Haven's Hispanic Population

2,338 residents of Lynn Haven, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lynn Haven is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lynn Haven ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn Haven's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lynn Haven's population has increased from 7.2% to 11.6%.

Lynn Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Panama City (9.7% Hispanic), Springfield (8.8% Hispanic), Pretty Bayou (2.5% Hispanic), and Parker (3.5% Hispanic). Lynn Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Grove (13.9% Hispanic).

Lynn Haven's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Lynn Haven, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lynn Haven is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lynn Haven ranks 497th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn Haven's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lynn Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Lynn Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pretty Bayou (0% Native American/Other), and Parker (0.1% Native American/Other). Lynn Haven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Panama City (1.4% Native American/Other), and Springfield (0.5% Native American/Other).

Lynn Haven's Multiracial Population

1,444 residents of Lynn Haven, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lynn Haven is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lynn Haven ranks 94th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn Haven's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lynn Haven's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.2%.

Lynn Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Panama City (5.3% Multiracial), Cedar Grove (2.9% Multiracial), Springfield (6.9% Multiracial), Pretty Bayou (1.1% Multiracial), and Parker (1.2% 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.