Moving to Lynden, Washington

About Lynden, Washington
Lynden

Lynden is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It is located 15 miles (24 km) north of Bellingham, the county seat and principal city of the Bellingham Metropolitan Area. It is the second largest city in Whatcom County. The city is approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of the Canada–U.S. border.

The city is located along the Nooksack River and State Route 539. The population of Lynden was 15,749 at the 2020 census. The city is also home to the annual Northwest Washington Fair.

Gender
Gender Lynden Washington Country
Female 50.5% 50% 50.8%
Male 49.5% 50% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Lynden Washington Country
Less than $10,000 2.4% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.1% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.6% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.3% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 10.5% 8.3%
Education


Education Lynden Washington Country
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 30% 22% 27.0%
Other College 24% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 23% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Lynden Washington Country
White 80.8% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 0.8% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 1% 0.6%
Asian 2% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 4% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 11.9% 12.9% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity