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Lyman

Nebraska · 259 residents · 0.317 sq mi
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Lyman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,605. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 162 residents. 5% 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 $40,700. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
−38%since 2000
from 421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
817 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+32%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2392993594194791990201020202024Lyman
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,605
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,552
+72%since 2000
from $13,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services12.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−5%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(145)
Asian1.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score59%(248)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32%(83)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score59.6%(154)
Diversity Score
60
+1%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyman, Nebraska?

Lyman, Nebraska has about 259 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lyman, Nebraska earns about $45,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyman, Nebraska expensive?

In Lyman, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $40,700, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Lyman, Nebraska?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lyman, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyman, Nebraska?

About 14.2% of people in Lyman, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyman, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyman, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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