Lynden, WA Profile
Lynden, WA, population 12,125, is located
in Washington's Whatcom county,
about 92.9 miles from Seattle and 93.1 miles from Bellevue.
Through the 90's Lynden's population has grown by about 58%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Lynden has grown by about 19%. Since 2005 Lynden's population has grown by about 10%.
Lynden's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Washington's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Lynden tend to be much lower than Washington's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 93% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 5% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 9,510 | N/A |
| 2001 | 9,789 | 2.93% |
| 2002 | 10,087 | 3.04% |
| 2003 | 10,307 | 2.18% |
| 2004 | 10,766 | 4.45% |
| 2005 | 11,021 | 2.37% |
| 2006 | 11,293 | 2.47% |
| 2007 | 11,611 | 2.82% |
| 2008 | 11,858 | 2.13% |
| 2009 | 12,125 | 2.25% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $42,767 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 65 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 101 |
| 2007 | 81 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 100 |
| 2010 | 81 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,684 |
| 2002 | 2,401 |
| 2003 | 2,438 |
| 2004 | 2,353 |
| 2005 | 2,142 |
| 2006 | 2,105 |
| 2007 | 2,321 |
| 2008 | 1,659 |
| 2009 | 1,456 |
| 2010 | 1,769 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
28 |
211 |
7 |
| 2002 |
23 |
198 |
2 |
| 2003 |
38 |
189 |
9 |
| 2004 |
41 |
185 |
13 |
| 2005 |
34 |
183 |
10 |
| 2006 |
27 |
196 |
6 |
| 2007 |
35 |
218 |
6 |
| 2008 |
35 |
159 |
2 |
| 2009 |
36 |
139 |
0 |
| 2010 |
33 |
185 |
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 103 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.8 Square Miles |
