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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lyons

New York · 4,252 residents · 4.613 sq mi
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Lyons has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,662. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,252
+15%vs 2000
vs 3,695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
922 / sq mi
+15%vs 2000
vs 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−16%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lyons
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,662
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,466 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,584
−36%vs 2000
vs $16,526 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$383
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $492 in 2000
US average: $450
59.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.9% in 2000
40.3% rent
1.9
+30%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,670)
Black12.3%(523)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(57)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other1.2%(53)
Diversity Score32.4%(1,379)
32
+1%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.0%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lyons, New York?

Lyons, New York has about 4,252 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lyons, New York earns about $24,662 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, New York?

About 12.2% 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 16.0% of people in Lyons, 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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