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Lyons

Wisconsin · 1,196 residents · 1.25 sq mi
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With 1,196 people, Lyons is a city in Wisconsin. Owners hold 92% of the housing stock. That puts it in the top 5% of US cities for household income. That is roughly 45% ahead of the Wisconsin median. The median age is 44.8, about 6 years above the US median. About 28% of adults have finished a four-year degree.

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

1,196
−1%since 2023
from 1,206 in 2023
2020 – 2024
961 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 969 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.8
+8%since 2023
from 41.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.25 sq mi
Population, 20202024
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

$112,639
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,483 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$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%
9.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$288,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $284,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,630
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,612 in 2023
US average: $1,442
92.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
7.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.71 people
+1%since 2023
from 2.69 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
7.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
55.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.6
−15%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
−9%since 2023
from 27.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
79.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
21.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.4%
US average: 74.6%
12.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
45.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.9%
US average: 95.5%
96.4%
US average: 87.7%
90.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
56.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.1%
US average: 13.8%
19.4%
US average: 18.4%
12.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.8%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
75.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
30.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)31.6%(18)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War7%(4)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 57 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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