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Glen Lyon

Pennsylvania · 1,873 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 $29,674. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,000. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
1,873
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,881 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
521 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glen Lyon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,674
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,271 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,230
+25%since 2000
from $13,753 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,745)
Black1.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(60)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.8%(33)
Diversity Score16.2%(304)
Diversity Score
16
+217%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania?

Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania has about 1,873 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania earns about $29,674 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania?

About 5.2% 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 30.3% 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 247 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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