Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lynwood, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

64,578

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

87.7%56,651

Black

8.4%5,447

White

2.2%1,414

Asian

0.7%473

Two or More

0.6%414

Other

0.2%156

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%21

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%1,168

High School Diploma

24.8%10,271

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%2,260

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%5,019

Associate's Degree

4.9%2,017

Bachelor's Degree

6.8%2,825

Master's Degree

2.4%993

Professional Degree

0.3%112

Doctorate

0.4%151

HS or Higher

59.8%

BA or Higher

9.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$597,600

Median Renti

$1,652

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.8%7,274

Renter-Occupied

52.2%7,932

Total Units

15,645

Homeownership

47.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%119

$50K–$100K

2%147

$100K–$150K

0.4%30

$150K–$200K

0.8%56

$200K–$300K

2.7%199

$300K–$500K

19.5%1,419

$500K–$1M

69.6%5,066

$1M+

3.3%238

Rent Distribution

Under $500

132

$500–$750

102

$750–$1,000

195

$1,000–$1,250

884

$1,250–$1,500

1,653

$1,500–$2,000

3,067

$2,000+

1,760

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%32

2010–2019

0.7%117

2000–2009

2.6%414

1990–1999

4.3%675

1980–1989

6.2%968

1970–1979

8.7%1,360

1960–1969

10.6%1,652

1950–1959

21.4%3,345

1940–1949

26.3%4,119

1939 or earlier

18.9%2,963

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.3%8,410

Electricity

28.8%4,376

No Fuel

13.9%2,114

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%114

Other

0.7%112

Solar

0.5%80

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,844

Mean Household Incomei

$90,198

Per Capita Incomei

$22,464

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

9.8%

Labor Forcei

31,087

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%734

$10K–$15K

3.1%473

$15K–$20K

2.2%331

$20K–$25K

3.5%538

$25K–$30K

3.3%503

$30K–$35K

4.5%690

$35K–$40K

3.5%528

$40K–$45K

4.1%616

$45K–$50K

3.8%581

$50K–$60K

5.7%867

$60K–$75K

11.6%1,762

$75K–$100K

14%2,124

$100K–$125K

11.6%1,766

$125K–$150K

7.3%1,106

$150K–$200K

9.8%1,486

$200K+

7.2%1,101

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

412

Residentsi

902

Avg. Tenant Renti

$694/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

48 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers409 homes90% occupied$694/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,844/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

82%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

15%

Low income$37K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

25,11638.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

18,429

Guatemala

1,425

Philippines

254

India

United Kingdom

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,425

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

28,033

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

644(1.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.4%Insured

13.6%Uninsured