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Lyons

Oregon · 1,202 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Lyons has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,556. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,400. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,202
+19%since 2000
from 1,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,390 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+19%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8961K1K1K1K1990201020202024Lyons
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,556
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,009
+118%since 2000
from $15,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+26%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(933)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(49)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,051)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(57)
Asian1%(12)
Other8.9%(107)
Diversity Score32.3%(389)
Diversity Score
32
+560%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Oregon?

Lyons, Oregon has about 1,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Oregon?

The typical household in Lyons, Oregon earns about $70,556 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 $263,400, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Oregon?

About 17.1% 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 8.9% 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 267 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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