Lynn County, Texas

Lynn County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 6,550. Its county seat is Tahoka6.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,314 km² (893 mi²). 2,310 km² (892 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.18% water.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,550 people, 2,354 households, and 1,777 families residing in the county. The population density is 3/km² (7/mi²). There are 2,671 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (3/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 75.53% White, 2.84% Black or African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 18.24% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. 44.63% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,354 households out of which 38.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.00% are married couples living together, 11.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% are non-families. 23.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.76 and the average family size is 3.25. In the county, the population is spread out with 31.20% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 99.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.80 males. The median income for a household in the county is $26,694, and the median income for a family is $33,146. Males have a median income of $27,972 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,090. 22.60% of the population and 19.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.00% of those under the age of 18 and 24.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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