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Lyons

Oregon · 1,226 residents (2025 est.) · 0.865 sq mi
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Lyons is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,875. 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 more than tripled since 2000, reaching $488,900. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,139
+13%since 2000
from 1,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,317 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 1,229 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+45%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,226 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8961K1K1K1K1990201020202024Lyons
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(56)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(72)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.6%(30)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(39)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.5%(108)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.5%(85)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549%(102)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.4%(232)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7424.7%(281)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.6%(86)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,875
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,368 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,357
+171%since 2000
from $15,628 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+9%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$488,900
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,391
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+63%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(933)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,016)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(42)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other6.4%(73)
Diversity Score
25
−5%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(37)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.7%(8)
Ancestry
German25.5%(291)
English15.9%(181)
Irish12.9%(147)
Scottish9.3%(106)
Swiss4.2%(48)
Norwegian3.3%(38)
Russian3%(34)
Swedish2.9%(33)
Italian2.5%(28)
French2%(23)
Dutch1.4%(16)
American1.2%(14)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
British1%(11)
Hungarian0.7%(8)
Greek0.5%(6)
Belgian0.4%(4)
Polish0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Swiss population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 75.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.4%(116)
Married59.3%(338)
Widowed7.9%(45)
Divorced12.5%(71)
Women 15+
Never married11.2%(46)
Married75.2%(309)
Widowed7.3%(30)
Divorced6.3%(26)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Oregon?

Lyons, Oregon has about 1,139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Oregon?

The typical household in Lyons, Oregon earns about $91,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Oregon expensive?

In Lyons, Oregon, the median home is worth about $488,900, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Oregon?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Oregon?

About 14.7% of people in Lyons, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyons, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 204 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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