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Lyons

Pennsylvania · 478 residents · 0.356 sq mi
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Lyons has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $133,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
478
−5%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,343 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+4%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3824485145806461990201020202024Lyons
2024466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,598
+1%since 2000
from $20,459 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.273
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(487)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(460)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score14.1%(67)
Diversity Score
14
+138%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−2%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Pennsylvania?

Lyons, Pennsylvania has about 478 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lyons, Pennsylvania earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lyons, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $133,300, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Pennsylvania?

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

Has Lyons, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyons, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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