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Lyons

Kansas · 3,732 residents · 2.654 sq mi
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Lyons has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,945. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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
3,732
+1%since 1990
from 3,688 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,406 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,390 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.0
+1%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,945
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,518 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,206
+54%since 1990
from $10,554 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.3%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$356
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
29.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−18%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,496)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(180)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score22.4%(825)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,133)
Black1.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino12%(449)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score31.7%(1,184)
Diversity Score
32
+42%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 14.2 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, Kansas?

Lyons, Kansas has about 3,732 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Kansas?

The typical household in Lyons, Kansas earns about $32,945 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Kansas expensive?

In Lyons, Kansas, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Kansas?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Kansas?

About 11.3% of people in Lyons, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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