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Population Review

Lynn, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Lynn, Massachusetts is 100,905 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $74,715, the median home value is $472,600, and the median age is 36.8.

The population has grown 14.3% since 2010 (90,532 → 103,489).

100,905

Population

9396

People / sq mi

$74,715

Median Income

$472,600

Median Home Value

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Lynn covers 10.7 sq mi of land at 9396 people per square mile.

About Lynn, MA

Lynn stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 9,396 people per square mile. With 100,905 residents, Lynn is a city in Massachusetts. It is the #8-largest of all cities in Massachusetts nationally.

The typical household here earns about $74,715, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.7%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $472,600, with typical rent around $1,612.

College attainment is 23.3%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Lynn: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Lynn city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Lynn city had a population of 90,532 in 2010 and 103,489 in 2024, a 14.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 103,489 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.98%.

2024 · 103K20102024
Lynn city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

103,489

Population (2024)

90,532

Population (2010)

103,489

Peak (2024)

0.98%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201090,532
201190,709
201291,437
201392,025
201492,565
201593,057
201693,185
201793,915
201894,336
201994,299
2020101,073
2021100,921
2022101,210
2023101,868
2024103,489

Race & Ethnicity

White44.6%
Black or African American12.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$74,715

Median Household Income

$35,083

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$472,600

Median Home Value

$1,612

Median Rent

50.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

78.4%

High School+

23.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.3%

Drive Alone

67.4%

Public Transit

7.6%

Work From Home

31.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.9%

Foreign Born

48.7%

Non-English at Home

3.2%

Veterans

13.6%

With Disability

95.6%

Health Insurance

92.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.3%
Manufacturing10.2%
Retail Trade7.4%
Construction6.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Information4.8%
Public Administration3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lynn, Massachusetts has a population of 100,905 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Lynn, Massachusetts is $74,715, with 10.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lynn, Massachusetts is $472,600, with median monthly rent at $1,612 and a homeownership rate of 50.4%.

The median age in Lynn, Massachusetts is 36.8 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The population has grown 14.3% since 2010 (90,532 → 103,489).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.