Lynden, Washington
Lynden: City in Washington, United States
About
Lynden is a city located in the county of Whatcom in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,951 and a population density of 874 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,408 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1873.
Quick Facts about Lynden
| Population : | 15,408 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Washington (United States) |
| County : | Whatcom County |
| Postal code : | 98264 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 360 |
| Area : | 13.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 108 feet / 33 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1874 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 08:12:22 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,126 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 22.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lynden is located at 48°56'47"N 122°27'8"W (48.9465000, -122.4521100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lynden
Demographics
The population of Lynden increased by 22.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,951 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,251 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,575 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,807 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,080 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,393 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,834 | 3.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,282 | 3.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,725 | 3.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,223 | 3.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,408 | 1.2% | estimation process |
People born in Lynden (6)
People born in Lynden, including historian Gordon Wright, politician Vincent Buys, Chief of the Nooksack Indians Yelkanum Seclamatan, .
List
- Lowell S. Hawley (writer (1908-2003)) he was born in 20/09/1908
- Z. Vanessa Helder (American artist) she was born in 30/05/1904
- Eric Lundgren he was born in 01/01/1984
Schools in Lynden
College & universities near Lynden, WA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237039 | Whatcom Community College | Bellingham (WA) | 98226 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lynden, WA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | Bellingham station | 401 Harris Avenue | RAIL |
| MVW | Skagit Transportation Center | 105 East Kincaid St. | RAIL |
| STW | Stanwood station | 27111 Florence Way | RAIL |
| EVR | Everett Station | 3201 Smith Ave. | RAIL |
Other cities in Whatcom County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whatcom County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 93,955 | The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington. |
| Ferndale | 15,531 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Birch Bay | 8,413 | Census designated place |
| Sudden Valley | 6,441 | Census designated place |
| Blaine | 5,638 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Everson | 2,888 | Small city in Washington |
| Nooksack | 1,659 | Small city in Washington |
| Sumas | 1,629 | Small city in Washington |
Distance to Other Cities
Lynden distances to largest Washington cities
