City · Massachusetts
Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn, city, in Essex County, Massachusetts. Lynn had 104,236 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 101,253 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 101,709 (±39). GEOID 2537490.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
104,236
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 101,253 · ACS 2020-2024: 101,709 ±39
Median household income
$75,043
±$3,246 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$510,100
±$22,743 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,722
±$60 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Lynn and what county is it in?
Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts. It covers 10.7 square miles of land, 9,429 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lynn is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lynn, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 104,236 people lived in Lynn on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 101,253 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 101,709 (±39).
| Measure | Lynn | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 101,709 ±39 | 813,054 | +7,966 |
| Households | 36,414 ±921 | 313,147 | +3,815 |
| Average household size | 2.77 ±0.07 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,960 ±895 | 329,776 | +3,971 |
Lynn's population since 2000
From 89,050 in 2000 to 104,236 in 2025: up 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lynn as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lynn?
The median resident of Lynn is 36.5 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 32.7%. 37.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lynn | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±1.2 | 41.2 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% ±0.9 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±0.8 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.3 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.9% ±1.9 pts | 24.1% | +3.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 32.7% ±1.9 pts | 64.5% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 37.5% ±1.9 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 53.5% ±2.0 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5% ±1.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.9% ±1.6 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1% ±1.5 pts | 43.0% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±0.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±1.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lynn earn?
Half of Lynn's 36,414 households earn less than $75,043 a year (±$3,246), against $101,883 in Essex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 the median was $69,142 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,901 after inflation. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lynn | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,043 ±$3,246 | $101,883 | +$5,901 |
| Mean household income | $97,909 ±$3,798 | $140,098 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,598 ±$1,287 | $54,665 | +$3,242 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8% ±1.7 pts | 9.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9% ±4.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.2% ±2.3 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±1.4 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4% ±1.5 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lynn?
Owners occupy 48.1% of Lynn's occupied homes and renters 51.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $510,100 by its owner (±$22,743). The median renter pays $1,722 a month including utilities, and 49.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lynn | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $510,100 ±$22,743 | $619,100 | +$112,463 |
| Median gross rent | $1,722 ±$60 | $1,756 | +$259 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.1% ±3.9 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,711 ±$94 | $2,867 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.1% ±2.1 pts | 63.5% | +3.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.9% ±2.1 pts | 36.5% | – |
| Housing units | 37,960 ±895 | 329,776 | +3,971 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 35.0% ±1.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 45.7% ±2.3 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.2% ±1.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lynn building?
Builders took permits for 152 new housing units in Lynn in 2025 (8 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 6 of 12 months), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lynn work and get to work?
66.4% of Lynn's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Lynn | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±1.4 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.4% ±2.2 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9% ±1.0 pts | 16.4% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min ±1.2 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lynn?
22 census tracts lie mostly in Lynn, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $27,500 (Tract 2070) to $122,462 (Tract 2054).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2064Essex County | 6,798 | $96,447 |
| Tract 2051Essex County | 6,301 | $95,988 |
| Tract 2052Essex County | 6,155 | $112,446 |
| Tract 2062Essex County | 6,062 | $59,922 |
| Tract 2066Essex County | 5,721 | $89,551 |
| Tract 2055Essex County | 5,308 | $72,553 |
| Tract 2069Essex County | 5,102 | $26,519 |
| Tract 2057Essex County | 5,046 | $101,101 |
| Tract 2054Essex County | 4,895 | $122,462 |
| Tract 2059Essex County | 4,754 | $82,105 |
| Tract 2063Essex County | 4,573 | $91,695 |
| Tract 2053Essex County | 4,516 | $109,926 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lynn) · Census block assignment files
How does Lynn compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lynn is the 322nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Lynn ranks 398th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 81st | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th | 461 |
| Median household income | 398th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 440th | 460 |
| Median home value | 240th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 170th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 40th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 426th | 459 |
| Median age | 435th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 436th | 460 |
| Work from home | 401st | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 172nd | 459 |
Lynn's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Lynn with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lynn?
4 of the 57 figures for Lynn on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lynn are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lynn.