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Lyford

Texas · 2,249 residents · 1.746 sq mi
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Lyford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,100. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,249
+14%since 2000
from 1,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,288 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+19%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lyford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,346
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,521 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,849
+59%since 2000
from $8,684 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3%(68)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino95.6%(2,150)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(221)
Diversity Score
10
−36%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 36.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2013
from 66.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyford, Texas?

Lyford, Texas has about 2,249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyford, Texas?

The typical household in Lyford, Texas earns about $36,346 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 $55,100, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Lyford, Texas?

About 12.1% 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 20.9% 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 595 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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