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Lyman

Wyoming · 2,216 residents (2025 est.) · 1.572 sq mi
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Lyman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,190. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $288,500. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 33% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,858
−4%since 2000
from 1,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,182 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
+25%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,216 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lyman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,190
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,550 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,940
+111%since 2000
from $17,966 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+30%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing10.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,500
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+82%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,868)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(49)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,593)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(90)
Diversity Score31.7%(589)
Diversity Score
32
+399%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyman, Wyoming?

Lyman, Wyoming has about 1,858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Wyoming?

The typical household in Lyman, Wyoming earns about $101,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyman, Wyoming expensive?

In Lyman, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $288,500, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Lyman, Wyoming?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lyman, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyman, Wyoming?

About 7.3% of people in Lyman, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyman, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyman, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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