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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lyons

Oregon · 1,008 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Lyons has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,368. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $119,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,008
+8%since 1990
from 935 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.2
+16%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8961K1K1K1K1990201020202024Lyons
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.9%(70)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.9%(70)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.3%(74)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(72)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.2%(52)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(102)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.2%(153)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.4%(175)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411%(111)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.8%(79)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.9%(39)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.1%(11)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,368
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,159 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,628
+62%since 1990
from $9,625 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
+98%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
20.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lyons on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(918)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.3%(3)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(933)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.3%(94)
Married62.5%(242)
Widowed2.1%(8)
Divorced11.1%(43)
Women 15+
Never married15.3%(58)
Married68.1%(258)
Widowed7.4%(28)
Divorced9.2%(35)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Oregon?

Lyons, Oregon has about 1,008 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Oregon?

The typical household in Lyons, Oregon earns about $40,368 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 $119,200, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Oregon?

About 8.0% 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 11.7% 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 73 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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