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Lyon Mountain

New York · 421 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 $48,333. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
421
−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: 280
Median age
49.3
+6%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2182843494144802000201020202024Lyon Mountain
2024312
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,514
+28%since 2000
from $16,776 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 10%
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
14.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(13)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other5.2%(22)
Diversity Score20.1%(84)
Diversity Score
20
+3438%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyon Mountain, New York?

Lyon Mountain, New York has about 421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lyon Mountain, New York earns about $48,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lyon Mountain, New York?

About 6.7% 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 20.9% 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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