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Glen Lyon

Pennsylvania · 1,877 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 $31,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,500. Households here earn about 51% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,877
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,881 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
522 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glen Lyon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,385
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,066
+39%since 2000
from $13,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,545)
Black6.5%(122)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(116)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other4.7%(89)
Diversity Score39.5%(741)
Diversity Score
39
+672%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
28.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania?

Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania has about 1,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania earns about $31,385 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania?

About 6.3% 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 14.2% 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 243 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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