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Lyons

Illinois · 10,255 residents · 2.207 sq mi
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Lyons has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,306. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $130,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,255
+4%since 1990
from 9,828 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,647 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 4,453 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+4%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,306
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,007 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,172
+35%since 1990
from $14,979 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $502 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
40.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+11%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(9,565)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(548)
Asian0.9%(90)
Diversity Score18.4%(1,807)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(8,079)
Black1%(98)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,668)
Asian1.4%(143)
Diversity Score39.7%(4,070)
Diversity Score
40
+116%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−6%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Illinois?

Lyons, Illinois has about 10,255 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Illinois?

The typical household in Lyons, Illinois earns about $44,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Illinois expensive?

In Lyons, Illinois, the median home is worth about $130,100, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Illinois?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Lyons, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 427 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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