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Lyle

Minnesota · 522 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Lyle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,900. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
−8%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4394845305756201990201020202024Lyle
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,713
+48%since 2000
from $14,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(457)
Black1.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(30)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other7.8%(41)
Diversity Score32.6%(170)
Diversity Score
33
+3596%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyle, Minnesota?

Lyle, Minnesota has about 522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyle, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lyle, Minnesota earns about $41,563 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 $92,900, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Lyle, Minnesota?

About 11.2% 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 33.3% 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 6 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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