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Lyons

Kansas · 3,611 residents · 2.654 sq mi
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Lyons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,448. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,611
−3%since 2000
from 3,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,361 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
−2%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lyons
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,448
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,945 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,694
+77%since 2000
from $16,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+6%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,133)
Black1.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino12%(449)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(1,184)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(2,470)
Black0.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(923)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other3%(109)
Diversity Score55.5%(2,005)
Diversity Score
56
+75%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Kansas?

Lyons, Kansas has about 3,611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Kansas?

The typical household in Lyons, Kansas earns about $49,448 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Kansas?

About 14.5% 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 13.3% of people in Lyons, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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