Lynn County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lynn County, Texas has a population of 5,752, the 193rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $73,679 and the median home value is $147,300. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

Lynn County Quick Facts

Population 5,752

Median Household Income $73,67990% MOE ±$7,427

Median Home Value $147,30090% MOE ±$12,555

Poverty Rate 15.2%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.7%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 37.3 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.8%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.3%

Cities/Places 3

Population 5,752 193rd of 254

Median Income $73,679 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Lynn County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,830	5,752	-1.3%
Median household income	$53,391	$73,679	+38.0%
Median home value¹	$103,379	$147,300	+42.5%
Median gross rent	$921	$927	No clear change (+0.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lynn

$73,679

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lynn

$147,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.5%

$25K-$50K 18.3%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 34.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

10.2%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $927/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.8%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

25.9%

55-74

20.6%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lynn County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Tahoka	2,424	$62,039	18.3%	$128,200
Wilson	449	$50,500	34.7%	$131,800
New Home	267	$55,625	23.2%	$237,500

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Population Overview

Lynn County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,752. It is the 193rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lynn County is 37.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lynn County is $73,679. This is 6% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $147,300. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Lynn County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lynn County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.2%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lynn County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lynn County, Texas?

Lynn County has a population of 5,752, making it the 193rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Lynn County?

The median household income in Lynn County is $73,679 with a poverty rate of 15.2%.

How many cities are in Lynn County, Texas?

Lynn County contains 3 Census-designated places.