City · Washington
Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood, city, in Snohomish County, Washington. Lynnwood had 42,132 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 38,568 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 40,110 (±38). GEOID 5340840.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,132
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,568 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,110 ±38
Median household income
$77,704
±$2,831 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$686,900
±$33,742 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,742
±$68 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Lynnwood and what county is it in?
Lynnwood is a city in Snohomish County, Washington. It covers 7.9 square miles of land, 4,896 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lynnwood is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 Lynnwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 42,132 people lived in Lynnwood on July 1, 2025, up 9.2% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 38,568 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 40,110 (±38).
| Measure | Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,110 ±38 | 844,430 | +1,967 |
| Households | 16,070 ±651 | 316,212 | +1,555 |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.10 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,012 ±669 | 331,530 | +1,763 |
Lynnwood's population since 2000
From 33,847 in 2000 to 42,132 in 2025: up 24.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood?
The median resident of Lynnwood is 37.5 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 19.2%. 29.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±1.8 | 38.6 | −2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% ±1.9 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±1.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±1.8 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.6% ±3.3 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.0% ±3.2 pts | 62.0% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.0% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 19.2% ±2.7 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±1.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.2% ±2.6 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 37.5% ±3.4 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±1.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±1.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±1.6 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4% ±1.7 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.9% ±2.3 pts | 38.2% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.3% ±1.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±2.2 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Lynnwood earn?
Half of Lynnwood's 16,070 households earn less than $77,704 a year (±$2,831), against $111,246 in Snohomish County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $78,448 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,704 ±$2,831 | $111,246 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,024 ±$6,347 | $142,821 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,390 ±$2,648 | $54,628 | +$4,012 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2% ±3.1 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.1% ±7.2 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.3% ±2.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.7 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7% ±2.2 pts | 94.4% | – |
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 Lynnwood?
Owners occupy 51.1% of Lynnwood's occupied homes and renters 48.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $686,900 by its owner (±$33,742). The median renter pays $1,742 a month including utilities, and 52.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $686,900 ±$33,742 | $696,000 | +$200,407 |
| Median gross rent | $1,742 ±$68 | $1,949 | +$138 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.2% ±5.1 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,644 ±$120 | $2,748 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.1% ±3.4 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.9% ±3.4 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Housing units | 17,012 ±669 | 331,530 | +1,763 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±2.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.5% ±3.2 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.0% ±1.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.2% ±2.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Lynnwood building?
Builders took permits for 79 new housing units in Lynnwood in 2025 (15 in single-family houses), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
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 Lynnwood work and get to work?
64.1% of Lynnwood's workers drive alone and 15.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9% ±2.3 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.1% ±3.1 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±2.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.7% ±2.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2% ±2.6 pts | 20.0% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±1.9 | 30.8 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 Lynnwood?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Lynnwood, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,096 (Tract 514.01) to $107,857 (Tract 518.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 517.01Snohomish County | 7,303 | $71,736 |
| Tract 515Snohomish County | 5,694 | $62,993 |
| Tract 514.02Snohomish County | 4,982 | $65,111 |
| Tract 517.02Snohomish County | 4,771 | $92,017 |
| Tract 516.01Snohomish County | 5,471 | $102,004 |
| Tract 518.02Snohomish County | 7,142 | $107,857 |
| Tract 516.02Snohomish County | 4,237 | $98,869 |
| Tract 514.01Snohomish County | 3,808 | $61,096 |
| Tract 519.30Snohomish County | 5,006 | $105,688 |
| Tract 519.29Snohomish County | 4,350 | $91,684 |
| Tract 502Snohomish County | 4,604 | $169,338 |
| Tract 504.02Snohomish County | 5,587 | $123,171 |
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 Lynnwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Lynnwood compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lynnwood is the 986th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 30th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Lynnwood ranks 272nd of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 30th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 44th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th | 394 |
| Median household income | 272nd | 387 |
| Per capita income | 225th | 393 |
| Median home value | 95th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 155th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 72nd | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 143rd | 382 |
| Median age | 247th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 364th | 388 |
| Work from home | 165th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 129th | 394 |
Lynnwood's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood?
4 of the 57 figures for Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood.