Lynden, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Lynden, Washington Info Snack

Population
14,700
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
6.3%
Median Home
$362,400
Median Income
$70,308
Median Rent
$1,249

Lynden SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
7

Lynden, WA Crime Report

261
Total Crimes
1,670.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.80%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Lynden
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 261 1,670.4 3,026.1 2,346.0
Violent Crime 20 128.0 293.7 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.9 6.5
Robbery 1 6.4 67.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 9 57.6 187.6 279.7
Property Crime 241 1,542.4 2,732.4 1,958.2
Burglary 36 230.4 522.1 314.2
Larceny 194 1,241.6 1,854.2 1,398.0
Car Theft 11 70.4 356.1 246.0

Lynden, WA Cost Of Living

121
Lynden's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Lynden Washington National Average
Overall 121 119 100
Services 125 112 100
Groceries 112 110 100
Health 118 122 100
Housing 139 136 100
Transportation 126 123 100
Utilities 87 91 100

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Rankings for Lynden in Washington

Map Of Lynden, WA

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Population over time in Lynden

Year Population % Change
2020 14,700 6.0%
2019 13,862 3.0%
2018 13,452 1.9%
2017 13,204 2.5%
2016 12,886 2.4%
2015 12,579 2.0%
2014 12,334 2.2%
2013 12,072 2.4%
2012 11,793 1.8%
2011 11,580 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lynden

White
80.8% (11,874)
African American
0.8% (118)
American Indian
0.4% (60)
Asian
2.0% (292)
Hawaiian
0.1% (8)
Other
0.1% (19)
Two Or More
4.0% (586)
Hispanic
11.9% (1,743)
Race Lynden WA USA
White 80.8% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 0.8% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 1.0% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.0% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 11.9% 12.9% 18.2%

Gender in Lynden

Female
50.5% (7,427)
Male
49.5% (7,272)
Gender Lynden WA USA
Female 50.5% 50.0% 50.8%
Male 49.5% 50.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lynden for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (588)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (588)
High School / GED
30.0% (4,410)
Some College
24.0% (3,528)
Associate's Degree
13.0% (1,911)
Bachelor's Degree
19.0% (2,793)
Master's Degree
4.0% (588)
Professional Degree
1.0% (147)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (147)
Education Lynden WA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 22.0% 27.0%
Some College 24.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Lynden, Washington

Less than $10,000
2.4% (34,643)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (62,726)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (88,971)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.0% (72,961)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.1% (222,297)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.6% (302,870)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (220,198)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.3% (298,409)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (103,406)
$200,000 or more
4.3% (63,513)
Income Lynden WA USA
Less than $10,000 2.4% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.0% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.1% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.6% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.3% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 10.5% 8.3%

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