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Lyndon

Illinois · 537 residents · 0.757 sq mi
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Lyndon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,344. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,000. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
537
−5%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+12%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4044915796667531990201020202024Lyndon
2024433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,344
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,859
+36%since 2000
from $16,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(544)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(40)
Diversity Score
8
+88%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyndon, Illinois?

Lyndon, Illinois has about 537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyndon, Illinois?

The typical household in Lyndon, Illinois earns about $37,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyndon, Illinois expensive?

In Lyndon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Lyndon, Illinois?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lyndon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyndon, Illinois?

About 14.6% of people in Lyndon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyndon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyndon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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