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Lyford

Indiana · 438 residents · 1.018 sq mi
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Lyford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,548. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 119 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

438
−21%since 2023
from 557 in 2023
2022 – 2024
430 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 547 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.3
+8%since 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
32538845251557820222024Lyford
2024438
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,548
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,883 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$18,615
−1%since 2023
from $18,802 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
25.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.465
+23%since 2023
from 0.377 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical31.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

68.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
31.5% rent
19.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
34.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
22.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score2.2%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(432)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score3.4%(15)
3
+52%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
−33%since 2023
from 38.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
80.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
19.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
15.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
14.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
57.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
16.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
92.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyford, Indiana?

Lyford, Indiana has about 438 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyford, Indiana?

The typical household in Lyford, Indiana earns about $48,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lyford, Indiana?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lyford, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyford, Indiana?

About 25.8% of people in Lyford, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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