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Lyon Mountain

New York · 423 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 $29,938. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $44,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423
−8%since 2000
from 458 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+4%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2182843494144802000201020202024Lyon Mountain
2024312
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,938
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,764
+36%since 2000
from $16,776 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−58.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+44%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(403)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.3%(6)
Diversity Score11.2%(48)
Diversity Score
11
+1881%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
40.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyon Mountain, New York?

Lyon Mountain, New York has about 423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lyon Mountain, New York earns about $29,938 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 $44,800, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Lyon Mountain, New York?

About 0.0% 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 1.6% of people in Lyon Mountain, New York 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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