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Lyle

Washington · 499 residents · 0.706 sq mi
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Lyle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,349. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $258,100. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
−6%since 2000
from 530 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
707 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+12%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1822903985066142000201020202024Lyle
2024218
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,349
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$25,395
+46%since 2000
from $17,355 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food13.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,100
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+212%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(17)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(51)
Diversity Score
10
−51%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyle, Washington?

Lyle, Washington has about 499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyle, Washington?

The typical household in Lyle, Washington earns about $30,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyle, Washington expensive?

In Lyle, Washington, the median home is worth about $258,100, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Lyle, Washington?

About 8.4% 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 16.8% of people in Lyle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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