Lynn, MA Demographics

A map of Lynn's Population by Race

Lynn, Massachusetts had a population of 101,253 in 2020. It was 34.1% White, 10.6% Black, 6.7% Asian, 44.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lynn, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lynn is the 8th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lynn's White Population

34,536 residents of Lynn identify as White, or 34.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Lynn considerably less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lynn is ranked #242 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lynn is less White than neighboring Saugus (75.1% White), Peabody (77.3% White), Revere (44.9% White), Swampscott (85.8% White), and Nahant (91% White).

Lynn's Black Population

10,735 residents of Lynn identify as Black, or 10.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lynn roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lynn is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lynn is more Black than neighboring Saugus (3.8% Black), Peabody (3.3% Black), Revere (4.7% Black), Swampscott (1.7% Black), and Nahant (1.1% Black).

Lynn's Asian Population

6,822 residents of Lynn identify as Asian, or 6.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lynn roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lynn is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lynn is more Asian than neighboring Saugus (4.9% Asian), Peabody (2.4% Asian), Revere (5.5% Asian), Swampscott (2.2% Asian), and Nahant (1.6% Asian).

Lynn's Hispanic Population

44,560 residents of Lynn identify as Hispanic, or 44.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lynn considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lynn is ranked #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lynn is more Hispanic than neighboring Saugus (9.1% Hispanic), Peabody (9.9% Hispanic), Revere (37.3% Hispanic), Swampscott (6.6% Hispanic), and Nahant (3.1% Hispanic).

Lynn's Native American/Other Population

1,220 residents of Lynn identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lynn roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lynn is ranked #70 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lynn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Swampscott (0.8% Native American/Other), and Nahant (0.4% Native American/Other). Lynn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saugus (2.1% Native American/Other), Peabody (2% Native American/Other), and Revere (2.7% Native American/Other).

Lynn's Multiracial Population

3,380 residents of Lynn identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lynn roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lynn is ranked #183 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lynn is more Multiracial than neighboring Swampscott (3% Multiracial), and Nahant (2.8% Multiracial). Lynn is less Multiracial than neighboring Saugus (5% Multiracial), Peabody (5% Multiracial), and Revere (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.