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Lyons

New York · 3,738 residents · 4.613 sq mi
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Lyons has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $90,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,738
+1%since 2000
from 3,695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
810 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lyons
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,850
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,466 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,743
+80%since 2000
from $16,526 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−11%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(3,090)
Black10.8%(399)
Hispanic / Latino3%(110)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(1,189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(2,987)
Black3.4%(128)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(404)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(219)
Diversity Score43.1%(1,613)
Diversity Score
43
+34%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, New York?

Lyons, New York has about 3,738 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lyons, New York earns about $67,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, New York expensive?

In Lyons, New York, the median home is worth about $90,500, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, New York?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, New York?

About 19.4% of people in Lyons, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 514 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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