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Lyle

Minnesota · 551 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Lyle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
551
−3%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
729 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
−1%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4394845305756201990201020202024Lyle
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,426
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,464 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,264
+32%since 2000
from $14,624 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(563)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(539)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(10)
Diversity Score
2
+107%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyle, Minnesota?

Lyle, Minnesota has about 551 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyle, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lyle, Minnesota earns about $42,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyle, Minnesota expensive?

In Lyle, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Lyle, Minnesota?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lyle, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyle, Minnesota?

About 9.2% of people in Lyle, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyle, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyle, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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