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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lyons

New York · 3,695 residents · 4.613 sq mi
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Lyons has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,466. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,695
−13%since 1990
from 4,252 in 1990
1990 – 2024
801 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 922 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+19%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lyons
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,466
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,662 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,526
+56%since 1990
from $10,584 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$492
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $383 in 1990
US average: $602
59.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
40.1% rent
1.5
−23%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,670)
Black12.3%(523)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(57)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score32.4%(1,379)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(3,090)
Black10.8%(399)
Hispanic / Latino3%(110)
Asian0.5%(19)
Diversity Score32.2%(1,189)
32
−1%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−13%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, New York?

Lyons, New York has about 3,695 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lyons, New York earns about $36,466 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 $54,500, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, New York?

About 13.1% 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 11.9% 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 557 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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