Lynn, MA Demographics

A map of Lynn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	46,676	44,560	45.9%	44.0%
White	33,276	34,536	32.7%	34.1%
Black	10,150	10,735	10.0%	10.6%
Asian	6,258	6,822	6.2%	6.7%
Multiracial	3,906	3,380	3.8%	3.3%
Native American/Other	1,443	1,220	1.4%	1.2%

Lynn, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 101,709, a less than 1% change from the 101,253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.9% Hispanic, 32.7% White, 10.0% Black, 6.2% Asian, 3.8% Multiracial, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lynn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lynn has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lynn, that probability was 67.3% in 2020 and 66.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lynn is ranked the 8th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 was ranked the 8th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lynn's White Population

33,276 residents of Lynn, or 32.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lynn is significantly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Lynn ranks 242nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Lynn's population has decreased from 34.1% to 32.7%.

Lynn is less White than neighboring Saugus (70.7% White), Peabody (72.5% White), Revere (46.6% White), Swampscott (84.1% White), and Nahant (90.4% White).

Lynn's Black Population

10,150 residents of Lynn, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lynn is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Lynn ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Lynn's population has decreased from 10.6% to 10.0%.

Lynn is more Black than neighboring Saugus (5.4% Black), Peabody (4.3% Black), Revere (4.4% Black), Swampscott (3.3% Black), and Nahant (1.9% Black).

Lynn's Asian Population

6,258 residents of Lynn, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lynn is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Lynn ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Lynn's population has decreased from 6.7% to 6.2%.

Lynn is more Asian than neighboring Saugus (3.5% Asian), Peabody (2.5% Asian), Revere (4.2% Asian), Swampscott (1.1% Asian), and Nahant (1.9% Asian).

Lynn's Hispanic Population

46,676 residents of Lynn, or 45.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lynn is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lynn ranks 5th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lynn's population has increased from 44.0% to 45.9%.

Lynn is more Hispanic than neighboring Saugus (12.4% Hispanic), Peabody (14.6% Hispanic), Revere (39.3% Hispanic), Swampscott (8.9% Hispanic), and Nahant (0.9% Hispanic).

Lynn's Native American/Other Population

1,443 residents of Lynn, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lynn is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Lynn ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lynn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Lynn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peabody (1.2% Native American/Other), Swampscott (0.4% Native American/Other), and Nahant (0.3% Native American/Other). Lynn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saugus (3.8% Native American/Other), and Revere (1.8% Native American/Other).

Lynn's Multiracial Population

3,906 residents of Lynn, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lynn is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lynn ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Lynn's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

Lynn is more Multiracial than neighboring Swampscott (2.2% Multiracial). Lynn is less Multiracial than neighboring Saugus (4.1% Multiracial), Peabody (4.9% Multiracial), and Nahant (4.5% 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.