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Lyford

Texas · 2,210 residents (2025 est.) · 1.746 sq mi
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Lyford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,400. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,054
+4%since 2000
from 1,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,176 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+24%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,210 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lyford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,071
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,521 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,311
+134%since 2000
from $8,684 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
−6%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−4%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(124)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino92.9%(1,832)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(302)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.5%(1,941)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(267)
Diversity Score
13
−15%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
5.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 36.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2013
from 66.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+37.8 ptssince 2017
from 41.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2016
from 44.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
72.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2016
from 55.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyford, Texas?

Lyford, Texas has about 2,054 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyford, Texas?

The typical household in Lyford, Texas earns about $56,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyford, Texas expensive?

In Lyford, Texas, the median home is worth about $59,400, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Lyford, Texas?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lyford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyford, Texas?

About 20.8% of people in Lyford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyford, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 400 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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