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Lyman

Wyoming · 2,135 residents · 1.572 sq mi
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Lyman is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,900. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,135
+10%since 2000
from 1,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,358 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+18%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lyman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,550 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,496
+98%since 2000
from $17,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,900
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+55%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,973)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(79)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other4.3%(92)
Diversity Score20.3%(433)
Diversity Score
20
+219%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyman, Wyoming?

Lyman, Wyoming has about 2,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Wyoming?

The typical household in Lyman, Wyoming earns about $86,600 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 $210,900, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Lyman, Wyoming?

About 26.5% 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 5.4% 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 239 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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