CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Lyman

Wyoming · 2,115 residents · 1.572 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Evanston micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Lyman is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,743. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $159,200. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,115
+9%since 2000
from 1,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,345 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.6
+17%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lyman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,743
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,550 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,332
+41%since 2000
from $17,966 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing27%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+44%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lyman on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,995)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(80)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other3%(63)
Diversity Score16.5%(349)
Diversity Score
17
+160%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
14.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
3.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lyman

Lake Mack-Forest Hills
Pop 2,200
Millville
Pop 2,145
Chuluota
Pop 2,187
Redington Shores
Pop 2,118
Places similar to Lyman
Head to head

Compare Lyman to nearby cities

LYMAN VS
Evanston
Income$76,516+8%
Home value$280,900+76%
Population11,705+428%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LYMAN VS
Green River
Income$84,747+20%
Home value$263,400+65%
Population11,450+417%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LYMAN VS
Rock Springs
Income$69,168−2%
Home value$256,200+61%
Population22,936+935%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LYMAN VS
Vernal
Income$64,457−9%
Home value$252,700+59%
Population10,671+382%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyman, Wyoming?

Lyman, Wyoming has about 2,115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Wyoming?

The typical household in Lyman, Wyoming earns about $70,743 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 $159,200, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Lyman, Wyoming?

About 13.0% 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 7.8% of people in Lyman, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyman, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyman, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 219 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Wyoming
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lyman with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →