Demographics & People — Lynden, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,025 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,700 |
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| Median Age | 35.2 |
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| Total Households | 5,865 |
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| Family Households | 4,182 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3019 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,441 |
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| Black or African American | 136 |
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| Asian | 333 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,222 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,693 |
| Other groups | 2,999 |
| Dutch | 2,972 |
| German | 2,680 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,072 |
| English | 1,609 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,514 |
| Irish | 1,082 |
| Norwegian | 670 |
| American | 595 |
Language
| English Only | 12,661 |
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| Spanish | 1,301 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,782 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,222 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,654 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lynden, Washington.
