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Lyons

Michigan · 763 residents · 1.217 sq mi
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Lyons has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
763
+5%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
627 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6987838689521K1990201020202024Lyons
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,821
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,964
+34%since 2000
from $18,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
16.8% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−31%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(685)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(676)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(36)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other9.9%(76)
Diversity Score32.5%(248)
Diversity Score
33
+393%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Michigan?

Lyons, Michigan has about 763 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Michigan?

The typical household in Lyons, Michigan earns about $54,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Michigan expensive?

In Lyons, Michigan, the median home is worth about $68,000, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Michigan?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Michigan?

About 12.1% of people in Lyons, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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