Lynwood, CA Profile
Lynwood, CA, population 71,208, is located
in California's Los Angeles county,
about 4.6 miles from Downey and 6.9 miles from East Los Angeles.
Through the 90's Lynwood's population has grown by about 13%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Lynwood has grown by about 2%.
Lynwood's property crime levels tend to be lower than
California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Lynwood tend to be much higher than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 51% |
| Females | 49% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 34% |
| African American | 14% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 50% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 24.40 |
| Males | 23.90 |
| Females | 24.90 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 22.00% | | Under 20: | 20.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 18.00% | | 20 to 40: | 16.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.00% | | 40 to 60: | 9.00% |
| Over 60 | 3.00% | | Over 60: | 3.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 69,845 | N/A |
| 2001 | 70,525 | 0.97% |
| 2002 | 71,018 | 0.70% |
| 2003 | 71,431 | 0.58% |
| 2004 | 71,485 | 0.08% |
| 2005 | 71,208 | -0.39% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,888 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,258 |
| 2002 | 1,229 |
| 2003 | 1,274 |
| 2004 | 917 |
| 2005 | 937 |
| 2006 | 965 |
| 2007 | 1,012 |
| 2008 | 938 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
18 |
14 |
15 |
18 |
21 |
18 |
9 |
9 |
| Forcible Rape |
26 |
30 |
19 |
15 |
23 |
23 |
27 |
23 |
| Robbery |
283 |
310 |
307 |
229 |
258 |
258 |
274 |
234 |
| Aggravated Assault |
568 |
536 |
578 |
402 |
374 |
394 |
411 |
394 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,219 |
| 2002 | 2,320 |
| 2003 | 2,339 |
| 2004 | 2,489 |
| 2005 | 2,649 |
| 2006 | 2,266 |
| 2007 | 2,594 |
| 2008 | 2,504 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
370 |
371 |
328 |
346 |
295 |
301 |
395 |
441 |
| Larceny, Theft |
597 |
643 |
612 |
659 |
578 |
483 |
503 |
457 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
612 |
666 |
747 |
798 |
1,037 |
844 |
949 |
864 |
| Arson |
43 |
52 |
64 |
32 |
52 |
41
|
35
|
22
|
Location
| Elevation | 86 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.9 Square Miles |
