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Lyman

Mississippi · 2,372 residents · 7.774 sq mi
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Lyman is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,308. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,291 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,800. Households here earn about 88% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,372
+119%since 2000
from 1,081 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
305 / sq mi
+119%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+8%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lyman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,308
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,995
+61%since 2000
from $19,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(1,634)
Black17%(404)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(140)
Asian1.7%(41)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.5%(1,246)
Diversity Score
53
+77%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyman, Mississippi?

Lyman, Mississippi has about 2,372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lyman, Mississippi earns about $87,308 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 $190,800, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in Lyman, Mississippi?

About 18.7% 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 17.2% 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 1,338 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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

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