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Glen Lyon

Pennsylvania · 1,925 residents · 3.594 sq mi
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Glen Lyon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,333. 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 is $83,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,925
+2%since 2000
from 1,881 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
536 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+15%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glen Lyon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,271 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,452
+151%since 2000
from $13,753 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+10%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,836)
Black1.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(1,479)
Black7.9%(152)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(74)
Asian4.1%(79)
Other7.3%(141)
Diversity Score49.4%(950)
Diversity Score
49
+865%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania?

Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania has about 1,925 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania earns about $48,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $83,000, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania?

About 14.8% of people in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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