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Lyon Mountain

New York · 312 residents · 10.513 sq mi
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Lyon Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,143. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 146 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,800. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% 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

Total population
312
−32%since 2000
from 458 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
−32%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2182843494144802000201020202024Lyon Mountain
2024312
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,143
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,813
+54%since 2000
from $16,776 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+31%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−7%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(439)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(278)
Black2.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(26)
Diversity Score24.8%(77)
Diversity Score
25
+4276%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.3%
−64.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyon Mountain, New York?

Lyon Mountain, New York has about 312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyon Mountain, New York?

The typical household in Lyon Mountain, New York earns about $47,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyon Mountain, New York expensive?

In Lyon Mountain, New York, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Lyon Mountain, New York?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lyon Mountain, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyon Mountain, New York?

About 14.1% of people in Lyon Mountain, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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