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Lyons

Colorado · 1,585 residents · 1.35 sq mi
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Lyons is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,764. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $194,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,585
+29%since 1990
from 1,227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,174 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 909 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+15%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lyons
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,764
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,276
+134%since 1990
from $12,076 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$194,100
+102%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$738
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
28.4% rent
3.8
+35%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,182)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(208)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,420)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino8%(127)
Asian0.7%(11)
Diversity Score21%(333)
21
+24%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.1%
+20.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.7%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 28.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Colorado?

Lyons, Colorado has about 1,585 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Colorado?

The typical household in Lyons, Colorado earns about $50,764 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 $194,100, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Colorado?

About 37.1% 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 8.3% 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 358 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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