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Lyons

Georgia · 4,239 residents · 8.417 sq mi
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Lyons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,400. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,239
+2%since 2000
from 4,169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
504 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+8%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lyons
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,792
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,202 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,341
+48%since 2000
from $12,364 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
56.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(2,190)
Black31.6%(1,317)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(628)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.5%(3,108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(2,011)
Black32.8%(1,390)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(668)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other6.1%(260)
Diversity Score82.1%(3,482)
Diversity Score
82
+10%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+32.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.0%
−47.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Georgia?

Lyons, Georgia has about 4,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Georgia?

The typical household in Lyons, Georgia earns about $25,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Georgia expensive?

In Lyons, Georgia, the median home is worth about $72,400, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Georgia?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Georgia?

About 29.2% of people in Lyons, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 263 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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