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Lyman

Washington · 423 residents · 0.671 sq mi
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Lyman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423
+3%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
630 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+3%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2323554786017241990201020202024Lyman
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,318 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,913
+82%since 2000
from $17,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
14.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(25)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5.8%(24)
Diversity Score28.1%(119)
Diversity Score
28
+465%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyman, Washington?

Lyman, Washington has about 423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Washington?

The typical household in Lyman, Washington earns about $63,125 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 $234,600, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Lyman, Washington?

About 9.3% 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 17.0% 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 150 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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