Lynn, MA population by race
The table below shows Lynn's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,370 | 47.06% |
| Black or African American | 13,536 | 13.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 516 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 5,810 | 5.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.08% |
| Some other race | 20,854 | 20.72% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12,485 | 12.40% |
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Lynn population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Lynn has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lynn's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lynn population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 47.06% are white, 13.45% are Black or African American, 0.51% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.77% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 20.72% are some other race and 12.40% are multiracial.
Lynn 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Lynn is White with a population of 47,370 (47.06% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12,485 (12.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lynn, MA
By ethnicity, 43,220 (42.94% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 57,433 (57.06% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lynn, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 35,819 (62.37% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lynn, MA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lynn's Non-Hispanic population.
Lynn Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 35,819 | 62.37% |
| Black or African American alone | 10,847 | 18.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 28 | 0.05% |
| Asian alone | 5,771 | 10.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 82 | 0.14% |
| Some other race alone | 1,069 | 1.86% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,817 | 6.65% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lynn, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 35,566 (82.29% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lynn, MA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lynn's Hispanic population.
Lynn Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,213 | 5.12% |
| Puerto Rican | 5,013 | 11.60% |
| Cuban | 428 | 0.99% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 35,566 | 82.29% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lynn, MA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 42.94% of Lynn population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lynn, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 35,566 (82.29% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lynn, MA have?
Lynn, MA has 13,536 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.45% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lynn is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lynn, MA?
With 57.06% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lynn.
That being said, with a 20.72% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Lynn.
What is the majority race in Lynn, MA?
With a population of 47,370 (47.06% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lynn.
Some other races are second largest race in Lynn, with 20.72% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
