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Lyman

Mississippi · 1,277 residents · 7.774 sq mi
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Lyman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,295. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,800. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,277
+18%since 2000
from 1,081 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
164 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+20%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lyman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,295
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,057
−9%since 2000
from $19,847 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(929)
Black11.7%(126)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(321)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(1,043)
Black11.2%(143)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(43)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score35.2%(450)
Diversity Score
35
+18%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyman, Mississippi?

Lyman, Mississippi has about 1,277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lyman, Mississippi earns about $53,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyman, Mississippi expensive?

In Lyman, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $141,800.

How educated are people in Lyman, Mississippi?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lyman, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyman, Mississippi?

About 25.9% of people in Lyman, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyman, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyman, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 243 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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