Lynwood, CA

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Population

71,350

0.164% growth

Poverty Rate

22.7%


Median Age

29.3


Median Household Income

$45,839

4.54% growth

Number of Employees

28,771

0.658% growth

Median Property Value

$345,100

10.6% growth

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COVID-19

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Lynwood, CA had a population of 71.4k people with a median age of 29.3 and a median household income of $45,839. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Lynwood, CA grew from 71,233 to 71,350, a 0.164% increase and its median household income grew from $43,848 to $45,839, a 4.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lynwood, CA are White (Hispanic) (55.3%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (30.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.98%), White (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and Two or More Races (Hispanic) (1.28%). N/A% of the people in Lynwood, CA speak a non-English language, and 75.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lynwood, CA are American Career College-Lynwood (206 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Lynwood, CA is $345,100, and the homeownership rate is 42.4%. Most people in Lynwood, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lynwood, CA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Lynwood, CA employs 28.8k people. The largest industries in Lynwood, CA are Manufacturing (5,147 people), Retail Trade (3,595 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,784 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,125), Public Administration ($37,574), and Finance & Insurance ($36,204).

Median household income in Lynwood, CA is $45,839. Males in Lynwood, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Lynwood, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,839

2017 value

± $1,442

4.54%

1 Year Growth

± 6.26%

Households in Lynwood, CA have a median annual income of $45,839, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,848 in 2016, which represents a 4.54% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lynwood, CA is from California.

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 5401.01

  2. Census Tract 5403

  3. Census Tract 5417

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lynwood, CA was Census Tract 5401.01 with a value of $66,761, followed by Census Tract 5403 and Census Tract 5417, with respective values of $55,402 and $55,203.

The following map shows all of the places in Lynwood, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lynwood, CA (15.6k out of 68.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    13,929 ± 864

  2. White

    9,499 ± 677

  3. Other

    4,372 ± 516

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lynwood, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

28.8k

2017 Value

± 1,166

0.658%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lynwood, CA grew at a rate of 0.658%, from 28.6k employees to 28.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lynwood, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,613 people), Production Occupations (4,131 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,745 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lynwood, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lynwood, CA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,613 people), Production Occupations (4,131 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,745 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lynwood, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (3.01 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.48 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.81 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lynwood, CA, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($112,944), Management Occupations ($44,847), and Health Technologists & Technicians ($43,906).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.8k

2017 Value

± 1,166

0.658%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lynwood, CA grew at a rate of 0.658%, from 28.6k employees to 28.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lynwood, CA, are Manufacturing (5,147 people), Retail Trade (3,595 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,784 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lynwood, CA, though some of these residents may live in Lynwood, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Lynwood, CA, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (5,147 people), Retail Trade (3,595 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,784 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lynwood, CA has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (2.12 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.8 times), and Manufacturing (1.77 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lynwood, CA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($88,125), Public Administration ($37,574), and Finance & Insurance ($36,204).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

79.7% of the population of Lynwood, CA has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 36.8% on Medicaid, 3.54% on Medicare, 4.71% on non-group plans, and 0.345% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Lynwood, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Lynwood, CA see 1391 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.361% increase from the previous year (1386 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1199 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,391 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,391 patients per year. This represents a 0.361% increase from the previous year (1,386 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

20.3%

Uninsured

34.3%

Employer Coverage

36.8%

Medicaid

3.54%

Medicare

4.71%

Non-Group

0.345%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lynwood, CA declined by 13.7% from 23.5% to 20.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lynwood, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

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Diversity

Lynwood, CA is home to a population of 71.4k people, from which 75.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 38.3% of Lynwood, CA residents were born outside of the country (27.3k people).

In 2017, there were 1.81 times more White (Hispanic) residents (39.5k people) in Lynwood, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.8k Some Other Race (Hispanic) and 5.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

20

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

46

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Lynwood, CA was 29.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 20, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Lynwood, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Lynwood, CA residents was 29.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

38.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

27.3k people

39.2%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

27.9k people

As of 2017, 38.3% of Lynwood, CA residents (27.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lynwood, CA was 39.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

75.2%

2017 Citizenship

74%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 75.2% of Lynwood, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Lynwood, CA was 74%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lynwood, CA

  1. White (Hispanic)

    39.5k ± 2.01k

  2. Some Other Race (Hispanic)

    21.8k ± 1.99k

  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    5.7k ± 775

In 2017, there were 1.81 times more White (Hispanic) residents (39.5k people) in Lynwood, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.8k Some Other Race (Hispanic) and 5.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Lynwood, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    364 ± 127

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    145 ± 79

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    74 ± 59

Lynwood, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Lynwood, CA awarded 206 degrees. The student population of Lynwood, CA is skewed towards women, with 50 male students and 264 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lynwood, CA are Hispanic or Latino (144 and 69.9%), followed by Black or African American (40 and 19.4%), White (8 and 3.88%), and Asian (6 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Lynwood, CA by number of degrees awarded are American Career College-Lynwood (206 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lynwood, CA are Medical Assistant (92 and 44.7%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (70 and 34%), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (44 and 21.4%).

The median tuition costs in Lynwood, CA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Medical Assistant

    92 degrees awarded

  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

    70 degrees awarded

  3. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist

    44 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Lynwood, CA was Medical Assistant with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Lynwood, CA according to their major.

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Universities

American Career College-Lynwood

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

206 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Lynwood, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Career College-Lynwood with 206 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

19

Degrees Awarded to Men

187

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 19 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lynwood, CA, which is 0.102 times less than the 187 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    144 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    40 degrees awarded

  3. White

    8 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Lynwood, CA were to Hispanic or Latino students. These 144 degrees mean that there were 3.6 times more Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 40 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lynwood, CA was $345,100 in 2017, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $312,100 to $345,100, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Lynwood, CA is 42.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Lynwood, CA have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Lynwood, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$345,100

2017 Median

± $6,366

$312,100

2016 Median

± $9,565

In 2017, the median property value in Lynwood, CA grew to to $345,100 from the previous year's value of $312,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lynwood, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lynwood, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$45,839

Median Household Income

± $1,442

15.3k

Number of Households

± 756

In 2017, the median household income of the 15.3k households in Lynwood, CA grew to $45,839 from the previous year's value of $43,848.

The following chart displays the households in Lynwood, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lynwood, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lynwood, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

42.4%

2017 Homeownership

42%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 42.4% of the housing units in Lynwood, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lynwood, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

31.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lynwood, CA have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.8% of the workforce in Lynwood, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    73.8%

  2. Carpooled

    14.4%

  3. Public Transit

    5.65%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Lynwood, CA was Drove Alone (73.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (14.4%) and those who Public Transit (5.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lynwood, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lynwood, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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