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Lyons

New York · 3,619 residents · 4.613 sq mi
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Lyons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,600. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,619
−2%since 2000
from 3,695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
785 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lyons
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,856
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,466 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,564
+6%since 2000
from $16,526 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,952)
Black10.3%(373)
Hispanic / Latino5%(181)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other1.9%(68)
Diversity Score38.5%(1,394)
Diversity Score
39
+20%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
42.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, New York?

Lyons, New York has about 3,619 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lyons, New York earns about $30,856 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 $66,600, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, New York?

About 15.2% 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 17.2% 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 633 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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