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Lynn County, Texas Demographics 2026

Lynn County, Texas has a population of 5,667, the 194th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $57,411 and the median home value is $130,800. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

Lynn County Quick Facts

Population 5,667
Median Household Income $57,411
Median Home Value $130,800
Poverty Rate 17.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 37.2 years
Homeownership Rate 76.7%
Affordability Ratio 2.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.3%
High School Graduation 82.8%
Cities/Places 3
Population 5,667 194th of 254
Median Income $57,411 25% lower than state
Poverty Rate 17.5%
Unemployment 4.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%
$25K-$50K 24.6%
$50K-$100K 28.3%
$100K+ 30.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.0%
$10K-$15K
5.3%
$15K-$20K
4.5%
$20K-$25K
2.2%
$25K-$30K
4.4%
$30K-$35K
5.8%
$35K-$40K
4.5%
$40K-$45K
5.2%
$45K-$50K
4.8%
$50K-$60K
10.2%
$60K-$75K
6.6%
$75K-$100K
11.6%
$100K-$125K
8.2%
$125K-$150K
7.5%
$150K-$200K
7.3%
$200K+
6.9%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

53out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Lynn County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Tahoka2,455$52,57621.8%$113,400
Wilson528$45,44133.0%$118,800
New Home355$56,56320.6%$148,400

Population Overview

Lynn County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,667. It is the 194th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lynn County is 37.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lynn County is $57,411. This is 25% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $130,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Lynn County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% 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 54.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.6%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lynn County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 5,667, making it the 194th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Lynn County?

The median household income in Lynn County is $57,411 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.

How many cities are in Lynn County, Texas?

Lynn County contains 3 Census-designated places.