Census Bureau data for Lynden city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Lynden city
- What is the median household income in Lynden city?
- The median household income in Lynden city is $94,869 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Lynden city?
- The poverty rate in Lynden city is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Lynden city?
- $546,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Lynden city?
- The median gross rent in Lynden city is $1,623 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Lynden city residents have a college degree?
- 28.2% of adults in Lynden city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,025
Median Income
$94,869
Median Home Value
$546,400
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$28,784 (+43.6%)
Home Value:
+$198,300 (+57%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.7 pp (+60%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.2 pp (+17.5%)
Unemployment:
+0.6 pp (+16.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
16,025
Median Age
35.0
Female
51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 75.9%
Black 0.8%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Other 10.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.2%
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.3%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$94,869
±$8,307
-$83 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$117,361
Median Family Income
$113,099
Poverty Rate
7.2%
+0.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
9.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.1%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
5.1%
$25–35k
2.0%
$35–50k
10.0%
$50–75k
15.7%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
26.3%
$150–200k
9.3%
$200k+
12.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,107
Owner-Occupied
66.2%
Renter-Occupied
33.8%
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Median Home Value
$546,400
+$26,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,623
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
0.4%
$100–200k
1.3%
$200–300k
3.8%
$300–500k
31.5%
$500k–$1M
56.8%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.3%
$500–1k
10.0%
$1–1.5k
28.7%
$1.5–2k
32.6%
$2–2.5k
20.3%
$3.5k+
5.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
25.7%
2 vehicles
41.5%
3+
27.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.2%
Single-fam. att.
6.1%
2–4 units
3.1%
5–19 units
2.5%
20+ units
5.3%
Mobile home
4.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.7%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
10.1%
2000–2009
19.2%
2010+
20.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.2%
-10.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.2%
Some College / Associate
25.2%
Less Than High School
2.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
-0.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.5%
Self-Employed
5.7%
Government Workers
12.2%
Private For-Profit
81.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
15.6%
Manufacturing
13.0%
Retail
11.0%
Arts/Entmt.
10.8%
Construction
8.6%
Prof. Services
7.1%
Finance
7.0%
Public Admin
6.6%
Agriculture
6.3%
Transportation
4.6%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
29.8%
Sales
24.4%
Food Prep
18.3%
Production
14.8%
Construction
12.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.9 min
Drove Alone
77.8%
Carpool
9.4%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
9.5%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,865
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
61.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
27.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.8%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
8.1%
25–34
12.6%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
10.1%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 24.0%
Working age (18–64): 76.0%
65 and over: 18.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
10.9%
Naturalized Citizen
55.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
39.6%
Asia
19.9%
Europe
7.3%
Africa
4.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.5%
With a Disability
12.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.1%
Uninsured
5.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.9%
Has a Computer
94.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023