South Lynnfield, MA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Lynnfield

North Saugus / Oakland Vale

Lynnhurst / Merrimac Terrace

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of South Lynnfield

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

53.4%

Households with Children

44.1%

School Enrollment K-12

1,304

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.0%
School Age (5-17): 22.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.7%
Working Age (35-54): 28.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.6%
Seniors (65+): 16.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.0%
High School / GED: 20.3%
Some College or Associate's: 24.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 53.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 35.0%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 33.2%
Living Alone: 22.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
Asian: 9.4%
Black or African American: 1.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 57.9%
South Asian: 40.4%
Southeast Asian: 1.7%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 2.2%
Cuban: 14.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 12.9%
South American: 61.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 80.7%
Spanish: 4.5%
European & Indo-European: 8.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 6.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 6.2%
Elementary (1-4): 9.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 70.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources