CITY
Lyons
New Jersey · 5,187 residents · 3.851 sq mi
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Lyons is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,037,400. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(227)
5 to 94.7%(244)
10 to 149.9%(513)
15 to 199.9%(515)
20 to 243%(154)
25 to 343.8%(198)
35 to 4410.2%(531)
45 to 5417.4%(902)
55 to 6414.2%(739)
65 to 7413.4%(696)
75 to 846%(309)
85 and over3.1%(159)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$250,001
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $243,958 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
89.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15%
Retail trade14.5%
Public administration13.4%
Information7.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
$1,037,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $936,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
4.1
+8%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(3,639)
Black5.3%(289)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(365)
Asian19%(1,037)
Other2.1%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(3,632)
Black3.4%(174)
Hispanic / Latino5%(261)
Asian19.6%(1,019)
Other1.9%(101)
58
−8%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Cuban2.7%(142)
South American1%(54)
Venezuelan1%(54)
Dominican0.8%(39)
Puerto Rican0.4%(22)
Ancestry
Irish18%(932)
Italian17.7%(917)
German12.7%(657)
Polish7.8%(402)
English5%(258)
American3.8%(199)
Russian2.3%(119)
Czech1.7%(88)
Swedish1.4%(71)
Hungarian0.9%(48)
Brazilian0.9%(46)
French0.9%(45)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Croatian0.8%(40)
French Canadian0.7%(38)
Scottish0.6%(29)
Finnish0.4%(21)
Slovak0.4%(21)
Lithuanian0.3%(18)
Iranian0.3%(17)
Ukrainian0.3%(17)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(16)
Arab0.3%(13)
Jordanian0.3%(13)
British0.2%(12)
Austrian0.2%(11)
West Indian0.1%(3)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
95.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.7%(738)
Married61.1%(1,421)
Widowed1.7%(40)
Divorced5.5%(127)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(400)
Married68.7%(1,289)
Widowed3.9%(73)
Divorced6.1%(115)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lyons, New Jersey?
Lyons, New Jersey has about 5,187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lyons, New Jersey?
The typical household in Lyons, New Jersey earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lyons, New Jersey expensive?
In Lyons, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,037,400.
How educated are people in Lyons, New Jersey?
About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lyons, New Jersey?
About 1.9% of people in Lyons, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
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New JerseyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024