Lynwood, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lynwood, California
City
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Location of Lynwood in Los Angeles County, California
Lynwood, California Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	Los Angeles
Incorporated	July 16, 1921
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	4.84 sq mi (12.53 km2)
• Land	4.84 sq mi (12.53 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation	92 ft (28 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	67,265
• Density	14,440.1/sq mi (5,575.37/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	90262
Area codes	310/424, 323
FIPS code	06-44574
GNIS feature IDs	1660965, 2410901

Lynwood is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. In 2020, about 67,265 people lived here. This was a slight decrease from the 69,772 people counted in 2010.

Lynwood is found near the cities of South Gate and Compton. It is in the central part of the Los Angeles Basin. The city was officially formed in 1921. It got its name from the Lynwood Dairy and Creamery, which was also the name of the local train station.

History of Lynwood

Lynwood's story began with early settlers. These included Spanish aristocrats, called dons, and American pioneers. They bought land, settled down, and created a small community in the area.

The history starts with Don Antonio Maria Lugo. In 1810, the king of Spain gave Lugo a large piece of land in California. This was a reward for his military service. Lugo received about 29,514 acres of land. He named this area Rancho San Antonio. Today, this land makes up several cities, including Lynwood.

Over time, the population of Lynwood changed. At first, most residents were white non-Hispanic. In 1983, Lynwood elected its first Black council member. In 1985, Robert Henning became the city's first Black mayor. Later, in 1997, Armando Rea became Lynwood's first Latino mayor.

Geography of Lynwood

Lynwood covers a total area of about 4.8 square miles (12.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

People and Population in Lynwood

The historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church, built in a Mission Revival style.

Population Data from 2020

Population Data from 2010

In 2010, Lynwood had a population of 69,772 people. The city had about 14,680 households. Most households (66.7%) had children under 18 living in them. The average household had 4.57 people.

The population was made up of people of different ages. About 32.9% were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were aged 18 to 24. The median age was 27.8 years. This means half the people were younger than 27.8 and half were older.

Population Data from 2000

In 2000, Lynwood had 69,845 people living in 14,395 households. The average household size was 4.70 people.

The age breakdown showed that 38.0% of the population was under 18. About 13.1% were aged 18 to 24. The median age was 24 years.

Languages Spoken in Lynwood

As of 2000, most residents (77.43%) spoke Spanish as their first language. About 22.13% spoke English. Other languages like Thai, Samoan, and Tagalog were also spoken by smaller groups.

Changes in Lynwood's Population Over Time

Lynwood has seen many changes in its population over the years:

• First, it was a colonial settlement.
• Then, it became a small farming town.
• From 1940 to 1970, it was mostly a working-class white suburb.
• Between 1970 and 1990, it became a city with a majority African-American population.
• Today, Lynwood is mainly a Latino city.

Lynwood Pacific Electric Railway Depot, designed in 1917.

In 2000, the most common backgrounds in Lynwood were Mexican (68.1%) and Salvadoran (2.9%). Most people born outside the U.S. came from Mexico (84.0%) or El Salvador (7.8%).

Education in Lynwood

Most schools in Lynwood are part of the Lynwood Unified School District. The high schools in the city include Lynwood High School, Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School, and Vista High School.

Public Libraries in Lynwood

The County of Los Angeles Public Library runs the Lynwood Library. You can find it at 11320 Bullis Road.

Sister Cities of Lynwood

Lynwood has "sister city" relationships with cities in Mexico. These connections help promote cultural exchange and understanding.

• Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico
• Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
• Talpa de Allende, Jalisco, Mexico

Notable People from Lynwood

See also

In Spanish: Lynwood (California) para niños