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Lyons

New Jersey · 5,345 residents · 3.851 sq mi
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Lyons is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $206,683. Population has declined 3% since 2021. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $737,100. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 142% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% 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
5,345
−3%vs 2021
vs 5,520 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,388 / sq mi
−3%vs 2021
vs 1,433 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+4%vs 2021
vs 47.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$206,683
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $245,226 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,277
−12%vs 2021
vs $106,623 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.3%
−6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration17.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$737,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $802,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.7% in 2021
8.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+9%vs 2021
vs 3.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(3,627)
Black3.9%(216)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(518)
Asian19.7%(1,087)
Other1.3%(72)
Diversity Score64.9%(3,581)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(3,802)
Black3.8%(205)
Hispanic / Latino6%(319)
Asian15.4%(821)
Other1.3%(70)
Diversity Score54.8%(2,931)
Diversity Score
55
−15%vs 2021
vs 65 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+10%vs 2021
vs 28.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.5% in 2021
Female
44.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.5% in 2021
Foreign born
21.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, New Jersey?

Lyons, New Jersey has about 5,345 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, New Jersey?

The typical household in Lyons, New Jersey earns about $206,683 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 $737,100.

How educated are people in Lyons, New Jersey?

About 69.6% 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 5.2% of people in Lyons, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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