Lynnwood, WA Demographics

A map of Lynnwood's Population by Race

Lynnwood, Washington has an estimated population of 40,110, an increase from the 38,568 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% White, 19.2% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic, 10.0% Black, 5.8% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lynnwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lynnwood has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Lynnwood, that probability was 67.9% in 2020 and 68.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lynnwood is ranked the 32nd 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). Lynnwood was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lynnwood's White Population

19,660 residents of Lynnwood, or 49.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lynnwood is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Lynnwood ranks 552nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnwood's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Lynnwood's population has decreased from 50.1% to 49.0%.

Lynnwood is more White than neighboring North Lynnwood (46.9% White). Lynnwood is less White than neighboring Meadowdale (63.2% White), Mountlake Terrace (59.8% White), Alderwood Manor (54.3% White), and Brier (71% White).

Lynnwood's Black Population

4,031 residents of Lynnwood, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lynnwood is higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Lynnwood ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.3%. Black residents' share of Lynnwood's population has increased from 7.2% to 10.0%.

Lynnwood is more Black than neighboring Meadowdale (1.2% Black), Mountlake Terrace (4.2% Black), North Lynnwood (9.3% Black), Alderwood Manor (9.1% Black), and Brier (6.8% Black).

Lynnwood's Asian Population

7,709 residents of Lynnwood, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lynnwood is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Lynnwood ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Asian residents' share of Lynnwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.2%.

Lynnwood is more Asian than neighboring Meadowdale (15.7% Asian), Mountlake Terrace (11.5% Asian), and Brier (10.6% Asian). Lynnwood is less Asian than neighboring North Lynnwood (19.9% Asian), and Alderwood Manor (20% Asian).

Lynnwood's Hispanic Population

6,251 residents of Lynnwood, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lynnwood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lynnwood ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lynnwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.6%.

Lynnwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowdale (7.2% Hispanic), Mountlake Terrace (15.3% Hispanic), North Lynnwood (12.1% Hispanic), Alderwood Manor (8.3% Hispanic), and Brier (3% Hispanic).

Lynnwood's Native American/Other Population

141 residents of Lynnwood, 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 Lynnwood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lynnwood ranks 327th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lynnwood's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.

Lynnwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowdale (0% Native American/Other). Lynnwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mountlake Terrace (1.1% Native American/Other), North Lynnwood (4.7% Native American/Other), Alderwood Manor (1.1% Native American/Other), and Brier (3.4% Native American/Other).

Lynnwood's Multiracial Population

2,318 residents of Lynnwood, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lynnwood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lynnwood ranks 336th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynnwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lynnwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Lynnwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Brier (5% Multiracial). Lynnwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Meadowdale (12.7% Multiracial), Mountlake Terrace (8.1% Multiracial), North Lynnwood (7.2% Multiracial), and Alderwood Manor (7.2% 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.