Lynwood, California

Lynwood: The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the southwestern part of the county. Lynwood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lynwood Historical Museum and the Lynwood Park and Recreation Center.

About

Lynwood is a city located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 69,772. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 68,508 inhabitants.

The city was created 102 years ago in 1921.

Lynwood is a city in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 69,772, down from 69,845 at the 2000 census. Lynwood is located near South Gate and Compton in the central portion of the Los Angeles Basin. Incorporated in 1921, the city is named for Lynn Wood Sessions, wife of a local dairyman, Charles Sessions. The local railroad siding and later Pacific Electric Railway station were named after the dairy.

Lynwood is bordered on three sides by other cities: South Gate to the north and east, Compton to the south, and Maywood to the west. To the south lies Lynwood's "sister city," Bell Gardens.

The 2010 United States Census reported that Lynwood had a population of 69,725. The population density was 14,512.3 people per square mile (5,603/km²). The racial makeup of Lynwood was 30,064 (40%) White (22.7% Non-Hispanic White), 656 (1%) African American, 1,624 (2%) Native American, 469 (0%) Asian, 38 (<1%) Pacific Islander,[citation needed] 36 (<1%) from other races

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Location of Lynwood on California map.

Quick Facts about Lynwood

Population : 68,508 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
County : Los Angeles County
Postal code : 90262
Phone Area Codes : 310
Water as percent of area : 0%
Land as percent of area : 100%
Altitude : 302 feet / 92 meters
Establishment : July 07, 1921 (102 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 04:20:02 (29th March 2024)
Population growth : -1.85% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Lynwood is located at 33°55'49"N 118°12'41"W (33.9302900, -118.2114600).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lynwood decreased by 1.85% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1930 7,323 - 36282
2010 69,772 89.5% census
2011 69,661 -0.16% estimation process
2012 70,576 1.3% estimation process
2013 71,146 0.8% estimation process
2014 71,193 0.07% estimation process
2015 71,397 0.29% estimation process
2016 70,979 -0.59% estimation process
2017 70,685 -0.42% estimation process
2018 70,285 -0.57% estimation process
2019 69,887 -0.57% estimation process
2020 68,508 -2.01% estimation process

Lynwood zip code is 90262. County name: Los Angeles, County fips: 06037

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People born in Lynwood (88)

People born in Lynwood, including actress Cristine Rose, Racing cyclist Rahsaan Bahati, Former U.S. Representative from California Loretta Sanchez, .

List

  • Greg Harris (American baseball player) he was born in 02/11/1955
  • Rick Adelman (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 16/06/1946
  • Shane Mosley (American boxer) he was born in 07/09/1971
  • Dave Stevens (comics creator and pin-up artist) he was born in 29/07/1955
  • Davon Jefferson (American basketball player) he was born in 03/11/1986
  • Joe R. Campa (United States Navy sailor) he was born in 24/06/1961
  • Robert Sweet (American musician) he was born in 21/03/1960
  • David Greenwood (American basketball player) he was born in 27/05/1957
  • Brian Loyd (baseball player) he was born in 03/12/1973
  • Ron Emory (American musician) he was born in 05/08/1962
  • Art Olivier (American politician) he was born in 24/08/1957
  • Bob May (professional golfer) he was born in 06/10/1968
  • Bobby Quarry (American boxer) he was born in 20/11/1962
  • Brett Miller (American football player) he was born in 02/10/1958
  • Brian Greer (American baseball player) he was born in 14/05/1959
  • Bud Bulling (American baseball player) he was born in 15/12/1952
  • Glen Bell (American businessman) he was born in 03/09/1923
  • Carl H. Freeman (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 01/01/1947

Schools in Lynwood

College & universities near Lynwood, CA

Code Name City ZIP
111966 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles (CA) 90059
486099 GDS Institute South Gate (CA) 90280-2072
444343 Advanced College South Gate (CA) 90280
112686 Compton College Compton (CA) 90221-5393
483009 American College of Healthcare and Technology Huntington Park (CA) 90255

Stations (45)

Amtrak & bus stations near Lynwood, CA

Code Name Address Type
TOA Torrance, CA 20575 Hamilton Avenue BUS
LAX Los Angeles Union Station 800 North Alameda Street RAIL
ESG El Segundo, CA 700 South Douglas Street BUS
LBC Long Beach, California 601 North Long Beach Blvd. BUS
WCH Westchester, CA 6860 Park Terrace Drive BUS

Post offices near Lynwood

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lynwood Post Office Lynwood (CA) 90262
Willowbrook Post Office Compton (CA) 90222
East Lynwood Post Office Lynwood (CA) 90262
Fireston Post Office South Gate (CA) 90280
South Ga Post Office South Gate (CA) 90280

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Other cities in Los Angeles County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Los Angeles County , CA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Los Angeles 3,970,219 The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Long Beach 454,681 The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
Santa Clarita 209,990 The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Glendale 197,747 The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Hollywood 167,664 District in Los Angeles, California, United States
Lancaster 155,822 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Palmdale 150,498 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Pomona 149,212 The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Torrance 141,553 The third most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Pasadena 141,045 The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
East Los Angeles 126,496 Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
El Monte 112,344 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Downey 109,202 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Inglewood 107,203 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Santa Maria 105,851 The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California.
West Covina 103,656 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Distance to Other Cities

Lynwood distances to largest California cities