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Lyman

Washington · 438 residents · 0.671 sq mi
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Lyman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,600. Households here earn about 46% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
+7%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
653 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
−3%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2323554786017241990201020202024Lyman
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,917
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,318 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,922
−6%since 2000
from $17,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
+122%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4%(17)
Diversity Score17.7%(77)
Diversity Score
18
+255%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
−11%since 2000
from 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
6.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyman, Washington?

Lyman, Washington has about 438 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Washington?

The typical household in Lyman, Washington earns about $30,917 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 $215,600, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Lyman, Washington?

About 7.4% 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 16.9% of people in Lyman, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyman, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyman, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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