Lynnfield, MA Demographics

A map of Lynnfield's Population by Race

Lynnfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 13,064, a less than 1% change from the 13,000 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 7.0% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lynnfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lynnfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Lynnfield, that probability was 24.7% in 2020 and 33.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lynnfield is ranked the 81st 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). Lynnfield was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lynnfield's White Population

10,604 residents of Lynnfield, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lynnfield is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Lynnfield ranks 106th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnfield's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Lynnfield's population has decreased from 86.5% to 81.2%.

Lynnfield is more White than neighboring Peabody (72.5% White), Saugus (70.7% White), and Melrose (76.9% White). Lynnfield is less White than neighboring Wakefield (85.5% White), and Reading (84.3% White).

Lynnfield's Black Population

134 residents of Lynnfield, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lynnfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Lynnfield ranks 186th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Black residents' share of Lynnfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Lynnfield is more Black than neighboring Wakefield (0.7% Black), and Reading (0.5% Black). Lynnfield is less Black than neighboring Peabody (4.3% Black), Saugus (5.4% Black), and Melrose (1.6% Black).

Lynnfield's Asian Population

910 residents of Lynnfield, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lynnfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Lynnfield ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Asian residents' share of Lynnfield's population has increased from 5.8% to 7.0%.

Lynnfield is more Asian than neighboring Wakefield (5.7% Asian), Peabody (2.5% Asian), Reading (6.3% Asian), and Saugus (3.5% Asian). Lynnfield is less Asian than neighboring Melrose (11% Asian).

Lynnfield's Hispanic Population

729 residents of Lynnfield, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lynnfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lynnfield ranks 174th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Lynnfield's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.6%.

Lynnfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Wakefield (2.7% Hispanic), and Melrose (5.2% Hispanic). Lynnfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Peabody (14.6% Hispanic), and Saugus (12.4% Hispanic).

Lynnfield's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Lynnfield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lynnfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Lynnfield ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lynnfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lynnfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wakefield (0.8% Native American/Other), Peabody (1.2% Native American/Other), Saugus (3.8% Native American/Other), and Melrose (0.5% Native American/Other).

Lynnfield's Multiracial Population

631 residents of Lynnfield, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lynnfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lynnfield ranks 190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lynnfield's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.8%.

Lynnfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Wakefield (4.6% Multiracial), Reading (3% Multiracial), and Saugus (4.1% Multiracial). Lynnfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Peabody (4.9% Multiracial), and Melrose (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.