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Lyle

Washington · 518 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 $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
−2%since 2000
from 530 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
734 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+18%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1822903985066142000201020202024Lyle
2024218
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$30,802
+77%since 2000
from $17,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade46.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$966
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(408)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(39)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.8%(113)
Diversity Score
22
+4%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+12%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2011
from 24.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyle, Washington?

Lyle, Washington has about 518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyle, Washington?

The typical household in Lyle, Washington earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyle, Washington expensive?

In Lyle, Washington, the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Lyle, Washington?

About 30.7% 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 12.0% 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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