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Lyons

Illinois · 10,817 residents · 2.207 sq mi
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Lyons has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,005. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $175,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,817
+5%since 2000
from 10,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,901 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+8%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,005
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,221
+40%since 2000
from $20,172 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−9%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(8,079)
Black1%(98)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,668)
Asian1.4%(143)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.7%(4,070)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(4,458)
Black4.3%(464)
Hispanic / Latino49.8%(5,388)
Asian1.7%(179)
Other1.4%(151)
Diversity Score70.7%(7,648)
Diversity Score
71
+78%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Illinois?

Lyons, Illinois has about 10,817 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Illinois?

The typical household in Lyons, Illinois earns about $66,005 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 $175,700, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Illinois?

About 16.5% 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 9.3% 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 989 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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