Population 5,752 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lynn County
Household size in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lynn County average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in Texas as a whole, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.79, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lynn County is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of Texas. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 38.5, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Lynn County than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lynn County
Renters in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lynn County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lynn County: 16.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Lynn County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south. Lynn County has older homes than the great majority of Texas counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $487 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $645 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $740 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $685 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$198 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lynn County costs $685 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $198 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 16.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lynn County
Bachelor's degrees in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Lynn County (30.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Lynn County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Texas. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lynn County
| Period | Lynn County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.6% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lynn County has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lynn County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn County | 2.75 | 37.2 | 9.3% | 23.0% | 16.6% | 1967 | $685 | 30.9% | 85.4% | 3.3% |
| Garza County | 2.65 | 38.0 | 10.0% | 29.5% | 31.4% | 1973 | $954 | 11.4% | 71.6% | 9.6% |
| Terry County | 2.62 | 37.3 | 20.0% | 33.5% | 11.9% | 1968 | $814 | 12.6% | 78.3% | 5.8% |
| Yoakum County | 2.84 | 32.9 | 12.5% | 33.2% | 15.4% | 1980 | $972 | 22.5% | 73.6% | 7.2% |
| Kent County | 2.19 | 60.0 | 1.0% | 20.8% | 41.1% | 1973 | $675 | 26.3% | 87.8% | 8.5% |
| Stonewall County | 2.29 | 53.2 | 4.9% | 15.4% | 35.2% | 1969 | $613 | 18.6% | 91.5% | 2.8% |
| Haskell County | 2.45 | 42.3 | 9.6% | 26.3% | 30.2% | 1965 | $786 | 23.2% | 87.6% | 5.0% |
| Throckmorton County | 2.22 | 45.3 | 11.4% | 32.0% | 25.6% | 1962 | $909 | 21.6% | 93.1% | 7.7% |
| Young County | 2.36 | 42.4 | 9.4% | 25.9% | 10.7% | 1976 | $774 | 23.5% | 87.6% | 3.7% |
| Jack County | 2.73 | 40.3 | 10.2% | 27.8% | 23.2% | 1975 | $952 | 15.4% | 81.0% | 10.0% |
| Wise County | 3.00 | 39.9 | 9.3% | 18.6% | 8.7% | 1995 | $1,358 | 22.2% | 86.8% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lynn County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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