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Lyerly

Georgia · 540 residents · 0.751 sq mi
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Lyerly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
540
+11%since 2000
from 488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.9
−1%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4135045956867771990201020202024Lyerly
2024525
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.3%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 910%(54)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.1%(49)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.1%(33)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.9%(37)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.7%(58)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4415%(81)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412%(65)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.3%(72)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.5%(46)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.3%(18)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.7%(4)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,212
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,279
+2%since 2000
from $13,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(450)
Black3.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(522)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American53.5%(334)
Irish9.5%(59)
English5.1%(32)
German2.1%(13)
Russian1.9%(12)
Greek1.8%(11)
Welsh0.5%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.3%(75)
Married49.2%(126)
Widowed5.5%(14)
Divorced16%(41)
Women 15+
Never married16.8%(32)
Married63.9%(122)
Widowed12.6%(24)
Divorced6.8%(13)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyerly, Georgia?

Lyerly, Georgia has about 540 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyerly, Georgia?

The typical household in Lyerly, Georgia earns about $32,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyerly, Georgia expensive?

In Lyerly, Georgia, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Lyerly, Georgia?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lyerly, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyerly, Georgia?

About 16.2% of people in Lyerly, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyerly, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyerly, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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