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Lyle

Washington · 218 residents · 0.706 sq mi
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Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 312 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $409,800. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 61.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 147%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
−59%since 2000
from 530 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
309 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
+36%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1822903985066142000201020202024Lyle
2024218
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,000
+33%since 2000
from $17,355 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
61.0%
+49.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.723
+54%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade32.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,800
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
54.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(40)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
32.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
67.5%
+60.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 24.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2012
from 35.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2016
from 81.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2016
from 17.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyle, Washington?

Lyle, Washington has about 218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lyle, Washington expensive?

In Lyle, Washington, the median home is worth about $409,800.

How educated are people in Lyle, Washington?

About 44.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lyle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyle, Washington?

About 61.0% of people in Lyle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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