Lynn, MA

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Population

93,069

1.08% growth

Median Age

34.5


Median Household Income

$53,513

5.39% growth

Poverty Rate

18.2%


Number of Employees

46,153

3.99% growth

Median Property Value

$279,400

5.95% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Lynn, MA had a population of 93.1k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $53,513. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Lynn, MA grew from 92,074 to 93,069, a 1.08% increase and its median household income grew from $50,774 to $53,513, a 5.39% increase.

The population of Lynn, MA is 38.9% Hispanic or Latino, 37.9% White Alone, and 11.6% Black or African American Alone. 48.9% of the people in Lynn, MA speak a non-English language, and 80.7% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Lynn, MA is $279,400, and the homeownership rate is 44.5%. Most people in Lynn, MA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Lynn, MA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Lynn, MA employs 46.2k people. The largest industries in Lynn, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,847 people), Retail Trade (5,745 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,353 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,528), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,932), and Public Administration ($56,585).

Median household income in Lynn, MA is $53,513. Males in Lynn, MA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,850. The income inequality in Lynn, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.485, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,513

2017 value

± $2,612

5.39%

1 Year Growth

± 5.93%

Households in Lynn, MA have a median annual income of $53,513, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,774 in 2016, which represents a 5.39% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$84,043

Average Male Salary

± $1,786

$62,850

Average Female Salary

± $1,306

In 2017, full-time male employees in Lynn, MA made 1.34 times more than female 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

    $68,516 ± $4,051

  2. White

    $64,668 ± $1,113

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $49,586 ± $39,015

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Lynn, MA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lynn, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.485

2017 Wage GINI

0.485

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.485 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0457% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

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

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts 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 2054

  2. Census Tract 2053

  3. Census Tract 2051

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lynn, MA was Census Tract 2054 with a value of $98,500, followed by Census Tract 2053 and Census Tract 2051, with respective values of $87,727 and $86,083.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lynn, MA (16.8k out of 92.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

    8,501 ± 684

  2. White

    6,138 ± 560

  3. Other

    5,447 ± 557

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lynn, MA 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

46.2k

2017 Value

± 1,486

3.99%

1 Year growth

± 4.42%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lynn, MA grew at a rate of 3.99%, from 44.4k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lynn, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,568 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (4,523 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,302 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lynn, MA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lynn, MA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,568 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (4,523 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,302 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lynn, MA has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (2.11 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.92 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.68 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lynn, MA, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($75,021), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($74,725), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($68,944).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.2k

2017 Value

± 1,486

3.99%

1 Year growth

± 4.42%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lynn, MA grew at a rate of 3.99%, from 44.4k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lynn, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,847 people), Retail Trade (5,745 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,353 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lynn, MA, though some of these residents may live in Lynn, MA 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 Lynn, MA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,847 people), Retail Trade (5,745 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,353 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lynn, MA has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (1.52 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.46 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.38 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lynn, MA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($66,528), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,932), and Public Administration ($56,585).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Gasoline

    $31.5B

  2. Mixed freight

    $27.2B

  3. Electronics

    $24.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $31.5B, followed by Mixed freight with $27.2B and Electronics and $24.1B.

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$240B

2015 Value

$364B

Projected 2045 Value

51.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $240B. This is expected to increase 51.4% to $364B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. New Hampshire

    $13.2B

  2. New York

    $13.2B

  3. Connecticut

    $12.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Hampshire with $13.2B, followed by New York with $13.2B and Connecticut and $12.7B.

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

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Health

94.5% of the population of Lynn, MA has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 40.6% on Medicaid, 5.68% on Medicare, 8.94% on non-group plans, and 0.594% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Lynn, MA was $10,559 in 2014. This is a 2.78% increase from the previous year ($10,273).

Primary care physicians in Lynn, MA see 954 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.421% increase from the previous year (950 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1010 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 185 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bristol County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.4%). Additionally, Bristol County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (29.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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954 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 954 patients per year. This represents a 0.421% increase from the previous year (950 patients).

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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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$10,559

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,302

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,922

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,899

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Massachusetts (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.78%, from $10,273 to $10,559.

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

5.52%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

40.6%

Medicaid

5.68%

Medicare

8.94%

Non-Group

0.594%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lynn, MA declined by 6.67% from 5.91% to 5.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lynn, MA 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. Bristol County

    11.4% prevalence

  2. Hampden County

    11.1% prevalence

  3. Plymouth County

    10.8% prevalence

Bristol County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Massachusetts, at 11.4%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Massachusetts by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Lynn, MA is home to a population of 93.1k people, from which 80.7% are citizens. As of 2017, 34.7% of Lynn, MA residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Lynn, MA is composed of 36.2k Hispanic or Latino residents (38.9%), 35.3k White Alone residents (37.9%), 10.8k Black or African American Alone residents (11.6%), 7.5k Asian Alone residents (8.06%), 2.32k Two or More Races residents (2.49%), 715 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.768%), 210 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.226%), and 114 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.122%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Lynn, MA are Spanish or Spanish Creole (26,392 speakers), Mon-Khmer, Cambodian (3,466 speakers), and French Creole (1,661 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

29

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

40

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Lynn, MA was 34.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 29, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Lynn, MA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Lynn, MA residents was 34.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

34.7%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

33.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 34.7% of Lynn, MA residents 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 Lynn, MA was 33.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. China

    88,014 ± 7,236 people

  2. Dominican Republic

    84,884 ± 7,108 people

  3. Brazil

    66,506 ± 6,300 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lynn, MA was China, the natal country of 88,014 Lynn, MA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 84,884 and Brazil with 66,506.

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Citizenship

80.7%

2017 Citizenship

81.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 80.7% of Lynn, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Lynn, MA was 81.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    36.2k ± 2.08k

  2. White Alone

    35.3k ± 1.19k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    10.8k ± 793

In 2017, there were 1.03 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (36.2k people) in Lynn, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.3k White Alone and 10.8k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Lynn, MA as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    26,392 speakers (31.3%)

  2. Mon-Khmer, Cambodian

    3,466 speakers (4.12%)

  3. French Creole

    1,661 speakers (1.97%)

48.9% of Lynn, MA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Lynn, MA was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 31.3% of the overall population of Lynn, MA are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 4.12% speak Mon-Khmer, Cambodian and 1.97% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,001 ± 163

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    488 ± 167

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    388 ± 147

Lynn, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lynn, MA was $279,400 in 2017, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $263,700 to $279,400, a 5.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Lynn, MA is 44.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Lynn, MA have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Lynn, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$53,513

Median Household Income

± $2,612

33k

Number of Households

± 1,115

In 2017, the median household income of the 33k households in Lynn, MA grew to $53,513 from the previous year's value of $50,774.

The following chart displays the households in Lynn, MA 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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Housing

Property Value

$279,400

2017 Median

± $4,255

$263,700

2016 Median

± $4,691

In 2017, the median property value in Lynn, MA grew to to $279,400 from the previous year's value of $263,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lynn, MA 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 Lynn, MA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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Rent vs Own

44.5%

2017 Homeownership

44.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 44.5% of the housing units in Lynn, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.1%.

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

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lynn, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lynn, MA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lynn, MA have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.52% of the workforce in Lynn, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    63.7%

  2. Public Transit

    13.5%

  3. Carpooled

    7.81%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Lynn, MA was Drove Alone, followed by those who Public Transit and those who Carpooled.

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