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Lyons

Colorado · 2,209 residents · 1.35 sq mi
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Lyons is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,743. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $625,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,209
+39%since 2000
from 1,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,636 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+18%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lyons
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,743
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,764 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,950
+70%since 2000
from $28,276 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$625,400
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,331
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+53%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,966)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(117)
Asian1%(21)
Other3.4%(76)
Diversity Score23.3%(514)
Diversity Score
23
+11%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.6%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Colorado?

Lyons, Colorado has about 2,209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Colorado?

The typical household in Lyons, Colorado earns about $106,743 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 $625,400, and the typical rent is about $1,331 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Colorado?

About 68.6% 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 4.3% 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 982 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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