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Lyons

Nebraska · 824 residents · 0.683 sq mi
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Lyons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,058. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% 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 $86,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
824
−14%since 2000
from 963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+10%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6697989271K1K1990201020202024Lyons
2024900
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,058
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,199
+78%since 2000
from $16,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+44%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(905)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(50)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(128)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(720)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(53)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score20.7%(171)
Diversity Score
21
+56%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Nebraska?

Lyons, Nebraska has about 824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lyons, Nebraska earns about $36,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Nebraska expensive?

In Lyons, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $86,500, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Nebraska?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Nebraska?

About 11.3% of people in Lyons, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 317 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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