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Lyons

Wisconsin · 1,196 residents · 1.245 sq mi
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The short version

Lyons is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $288,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 45% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,196
−1%since 2023
from 1,206 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
961 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 969 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+8%since 2023
from 41.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8961K1K1K1K20202024Lyons
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(78)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.7%(128)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(107)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.6%(31)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(69)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(87)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.4%(101)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.7%(164)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417%(203)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.3%(123)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.7%(92)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,639
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,483 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,118
Unchangedsince 2023
from $39,183 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
−11%since 2023
from 0.297 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $284,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,630
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,612 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−15%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,076)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(26)
Diversity Score
23
+31%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7%(84)
Dominican0.8%(10)
Ancestry
German50.6%(605)
Irish14%(167)
Polish9.8%(117)
American6.6%(79)
Swedish3.9%(47)
English3.8%(45)
Italian3.6%(43)
Czech3%(36)
Dutch2%(24)
Norwegian1.3%(16)
French1%(12)
Slovak0.7%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−9%since 2023
from 27.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Female
45.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Foreign born
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.5%(127)
Married57.1%(264)
Widowed2.2%(10)
Divorced13.2%(61)
Women 15+
Never married11.4%(48)
Married56.8%(239)
Widowed19.2%(81)
Divorced12.6%(53)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyons, Wisconsin?

Lyons, Wisconsin has about 1,196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyons, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lyons, Wisconsin earns about $112,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyons, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lyons, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $288,000, and the typical rent is about $1,630 a month.

How educated are people in Lyons, Wisconsin?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lyons, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyons, Wisconsin?

About 9.2% of people in Lyons, Wisconsin 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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