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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lyman

Washington · 273 residents · 0.671 sq mi
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Lyman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 136 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,000. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

273
−33%vs 2000
vs 409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
407 / sq mi
−33%vs 2000
vs 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.2
+10%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2323554786017241990201020202024Lyman
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,318 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,051
−17%vs 2000
vs $17,014 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $107,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $644 in 2000
US average: $450
75.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
2.2
−31%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(388)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(20)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(7)
Diversity Score11.2%(31)
11
+126%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
−19%vs 2000
vs 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lyman, Washington?

Lyman, Washington has about 273 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Washington?

The typical household in Lyman, Washington earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyman, Washington expensive?

In Lyman, Washington, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Lyman, Washington?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lyman, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyman, Washington?

About 13.6% of people in Lyman, 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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