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Lyons

Indiana · 625 residents · 0.807 sq mi
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Lyons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,205. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 123 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,800. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
625
−16%since 2000
from 748 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 927 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5966847738619501990201020202024Lyons
2024920
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,205
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,592 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,545
+108%since 2000
from $12,771 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(736)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(571)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(25)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other1.6%(10)
Diversity Score15.6%(97)
Diversity Score
16
+420%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Indiana?

Lyons, Indiana has about 625 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Indiana?

The typical household in Lyons, Indiana earns about $44,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Indiana expensive?

In Lyons, Indiana, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Indiana?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Indiana?

About 29.9% of people in Lyons, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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