Lynwood, CA Demographics

A map of Lynwood's Population by Race

Lynwood, California has an estimated population of 64,578, a decrease from the 67,265 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% Hispanic, 8.4% Black, 2.2% White, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lynwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lynwood has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lynwood, that probability was 21.3% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lynwood is ranked the 142nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Lynwood was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lynwood's White Population

1,414 residents of Lynwood, or 2.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lynwood is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lynwood ranks 1576th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynwood's White population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Lynwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Lynwood is more White than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.7% White), Willowbrook (1% White), and Compton (0.6% White). Lynwood is less White than neighboring Cudahy (2.3% White).

Lynwood's Black Population

5,447 residents of Lynwood, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lynwood is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lynwood ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Black residents' share of Lynwood's population has increased from 7.9% to 8.4%.

Lynwood is more Black than neighboring South Gate (0.9% Black), and Cudahy (0.4% Black). Lynwood is less Black than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (11.5% Black), Willowbrook (15.4% Black), and Compton (23.7% Black).

Lynwood's Asian Population

473 residents of Lynwood, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lynwood is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lynwood ranks 1292nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of Lynwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Lynwood is more Asian than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.5% Asian), and Cudahy (0.1% Asian). Lynwood is less Asian than neighboring South Gate (0.9% Asian), Willowbrook (1.1% Asian), and Compton (1.1% Asian).

Lynwood's Hispanic Population

56,651 residents of Lynwood, or 87.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lynwood is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lynwood ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lynwood's population has decreased from 88.3% to 87.7%.

Lynwood is more Hispanic than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (85.6% Hispanic), Willowbrook (81.3% Hispanic), and Compton (72.9% Hispanic). Lynwood is less Hispanic than neighboring South Gate (95.2% Hispanic), and Cudahy (97.1% Hispanic).

Lynwood's Native American/Other Population

179 residents of Lynwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lynwood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lynwood ranks 1236th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lynwood's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Lynwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cudahy (0.1% Native American/Other). Lynwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Gate (0.4% Native American/Other), East Rancho Dominguez (1.4% Native American/Other), Willowbrook (0.5% Native American/Other), and Compton (0.9% Native American/Other).

Lynwood's Multiracial Population

414 residents of Lynwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lynwood is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lynwood ranks 1526th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lynwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Lynwood is more Multiracial than neighboring South Gate (0.4% Multiracial), East Rancho Dominguez (0.3% Multiracial), and Cudahy (0% Multiracial). Lynwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Willowbrook (0.7% Multiracial), and Compton (0.8% 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.