Lynn County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. 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%.