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Lyons

Colorado · 2,119 residents (2025 est.) · 1.35 sq mi
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Lyons is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,837. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $845,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 139%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,838
+16%since 2000
from 1,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,361 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+24%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,119 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lyons
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,837
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,764 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,352
+110%since 2000
from $28,276 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$845,400
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,981
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+80%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,420)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino8%(127)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(333)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,534)
Black1.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino6%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(160)
Diversity Score36.5%(671)
Diversity Score
36
+74%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
+38.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.3%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.7%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 92.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Colorado?

Lyons, Colorado has about 1,838 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Colorado?

The typical household in Lyons, Colorado earns about $122,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Colorado expensive?

In Lyons, Colorado, the median home is worth about $845,400, and the typical rent is about $1,981 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Colorado?

About 75.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Colorado?

About 11.9% of people in Lyons, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 611 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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