Lyons, GA

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Lyons Overview

4,219
TOTAL POPULATION
2,031
MALE POPULATION
2,188
FEMALE POPULATION
92.82
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.73
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,685
PER CAPITA INCOME
$35,883
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$29,037
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,530
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lyons Zip Codes

Lyons Area Codes

Race in Lyons

The most populous races in Lyons are White / Caucasian (2,311 | 54.8%), Black / African American (1,282 | 30.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (412 | 9.8%).
Race in Lyons
Race# Population% Population
Asian130.3%
Black / African American1,28230.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4129.8%
Native / Alaskan441.0%
White / Caucasian2,31154.8%
Two or more Races3287.8%
Some other Race2415.7%
Total4,219100.0%

Ancestry in Lyons

The most populous ancestries reported in Lyons are English (1,209 | 28.7%), Mexican (395 | 9.4%), Irish (344 | 8.2%), German (309 | 7.3%), and American (240 | 5.7%), together accounting for 59.2% of all Lyons residents.
Ancestry in Lyons
Ancestry# Population% Population
African320.8%
American2405.7%
Cherokee1112.6%
Cuban120.3%
Danish140.3%
Dominican50.1%
Dutch100.2%
English1,20928.7%
German3097.3%
Irish3448.2%
Korean130.3%
Mexican3959.4%
Native Hawaiian962.3%
Scotch-Irish821.9%
Scottish1433.4%
Seminole922.2%
Subsaharan African320.8%
Swedish1162.8%
Welsh200.5%
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Immigrants in Lyons

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lyons came from Latin America (238 | 5.6%), Central America (233 | 5.5%), Mexico (233 | 5.5%), Asia (13 | 0.3%), and Philippines (13 | 0.3%), together accounting for 17.3% of all Lyons residents.
Immigrants in Lyons
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia130.3%
Caribbean50.1%
Central America2335.5%
Dominican Republic50.1%
Latin America2385.6%
Mexico2335.5%
Philippines130.3%
South Eastern Asia130.3%
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Sex and Age in Lyons

Sex and Age in Lyons

The most populous age groups in Lyons are Under 5 Years (235 | 11.6%) for men and Under 5 Years (205 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lyons
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years235 (11.6%)205 (9.4%)
5 to 9 Years68 (3.4%)48 (2.2%)
10 to 14 Years131 (6.5%)182 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years82 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years137 (6.8%)135 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years187 (9.2%)124 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years125 (6.1%)134 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years190 (9.3%)167 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years108 (5.3%)115 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years58 (2.9%)89 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years66 (3.3%)146 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years130 (6.4%)183 (8.4%)
60 to 64 Years66 (3.3%)200 (9.1%)
65 to 69 Years132 (6.5%)101 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years73 (3.6%)180 (8.2%)
75 to 79 Years176 (8.7%)16 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years67 (3.3%)19 (0.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)144 (6.6%)
Total2,031 (100.0%)2,188 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lyons

Median Family Size in Lyons

The median family size in Lyons is 3.53 persons per family, with single male/father families (40 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.55 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (437 | 49.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.36 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lyons
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple410 (46.2%)3.53
Single Male/Father40 (4.5%)5.55
Single Female/Mother437 (49.3%)3.36
Total Families887 (100.0%)3.53

Median Household Size in Lyons

The median household size in Lyons is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (40 | 2.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.55 persons per household. non-family households (850 | 48.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lyons
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple410 (23.6%)3.53
Single Male/Father40 (2.3%)5.55
Single Female/Mother437 (25.2%)3.43
Non-family850 (48.9%)1.15
Total Households1,737 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lyons

Out of a total of 1,737 households in Lyons, 887 (51.1%) are family households, while 850 (48.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 391, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 790.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lyons
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-790 (45.5%)
2-Person Households391 (22.5%)60 (3.5%)
3-Person Households222 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households81 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households134 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households48 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households11 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total887 (51.1%)850 (48.9%)

Female Fertility in Lyons

Fertility by Age in Lyons

Average fertility rate in Lyons is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lyons
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years41 (100.0%)104.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lyons

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lyons
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lyons

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lyons
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma41 (100.0%)151.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lyons

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lyons
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)

Income in Lyons

Income Overview in Lyons

Per Capita Income in Lyons is $20,685, while median incomes of families and households are $35,883 and $29,037 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,219$20,685
Median Family Income887$35,883
Mean Family Income887$53,655
Median Household Income1,737$29,037
Mean Household Income1,737$46,168
Income Deficit887$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,21936.87%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,21963.13¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,2190.48

Earnings by Sex in Lyons

Average Earnings in Lyons are $27,589, $32,931 for men and $20,788 for women, a difference of 36.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Lyons
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male763 (48.6%)$32,931
Female808 (51.4%)$20,788
Total1,571 (100.0%)$27,589

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lyons

The most common earnings brackets in Lyons are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (165 | 21.6%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (150 | 18.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lyons
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)12 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99915 (2.0%)76 (9.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (1.8%)28 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99929 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)34 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99944 (5.8%)66 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499165 (21.6%)15 (1.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (1.6%)150 (18.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)73 (9.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (1.4%)38 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99966 (8.6%)32 (4.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999148 (19.4%)73 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99922 (2.9%)38 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999160 (21.0%)58 (7.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)44 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99913 (1.7%)22 (2.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99912 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (3.3%)23 (2.9%)
$100,000+27 (3.5%)26 (3.2%)
Total763 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lyons

Average earnings in Lyons are $33,481 for men and $20,323 for women, a difference of 39.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $43,023, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $14,545. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,739, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,033.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lyons
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$14,545$18,033
High School Diploma$43,023$20,496
College or Associate's Degree$33,808$28,672
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,481$20,323

Family Income in Lyons

Family Income Brackets in Lyons

According to the Lyons family income data, there are 178 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lyons
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010511.8%
$10,000 to $14,99917619.8%
$15,000 to $24,999404.5%
$25,000 to $34,9999010.1%
$35,000 to $49,99916818.9%
$50,000 to $74,999182.0%
$75,000 to $99,999869.7%
$100,000 to $149,99917820.1%
$150,000 to $199,999262.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lyons

2-person families (391 | 44.1%) account for the highest median family income in Lyons with $29,570 per family, while 2-person families (391 | 44.1%) have the highest median income of $14,785 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lyons
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families391 (44.1%)$29,570
3-Person Families222 (25.0%)$0
4-Person Families81 (9.1%)$0
5-Person Families175 (19.7%)$0
6-Person Families7 (0.8%)$0
7+ Person Families11 (1.2%)$0
Total887 (100.0%)$35,883

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lyons

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lyons
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners261 (29.4%)$14,035
1 Earner380 (42.8%)$29,922
2 Earners106 (11.9%)$0
3+ Earners140 (15.8%)$114,136
Total887 (100.0%)$35,883

Household Income in Lyons

Household Income Brackets in Lyons

With 304 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Lyons, accounting for 17.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Lyons
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00030417.5%
$10,000 to $14,99921012.1%
$15,000 to $24,99919511.2%
$25,000 to $34,99922212.8%
$35,000 to $49,99919611.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991518.7%
$75,000 to $99,99922613.0%
$100,000 to $149,99920511.8%
$150,000 to $199,999261.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lyons

The median household income in Lyons is $29,037, with the highest median household income of $40,927 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 577 households (33.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 113 households (6.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lyons
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years113 (6.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years452 (26.0%)$0
45 to 64 Years577 (33.2%)$40,927
65+ Years595 (34.3%)$26,290
Total1,737 (100.0%)$29,037

Poverty in Lyons

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lyons

With 28.7% poverty level for males and 33.2% for females among the residents of Lyons, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (100.0%) and 58 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lyons
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years102 (43.4%)15 (7.3%)
5 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years92 (100.0%)60 (36.6%)
12 to 14 Years47 (55.9%)58 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years36 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)44 (32.6%)
25 to 34 Years61 (19.6%)84 (32.6%)
35 to 44 Years213 (71.5%)197 (69.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)31 (13.2%)
55 to 64 Years4 (2.1%)150 (39.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)59 (22.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (8.0%)
Total578 (28.7%)709 (33.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lyons

According to the poverty statistics in Lyons, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lyons
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years133 (56.6%)190 (92.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)104 (63.4%)
12 to 14 Years37 (44.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years137 (100.0%)91 (67.4%)
25 to 34 Years251 (80.4%)174 (67.4%)
35 to 44 Years85 (28.5%)85 (30.1%)
45 to 54 Years116 (100.0%)204 (86.8%)
55 to 64 Years184 (97.9%)233 (60.8%)
65 to 74 Years205 (100.0%)209 (78.0%)
75 Years and over243 (100.0%)127 (92.0%)
Total1,437 (71.3%)1,425 (66.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lyons

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lyons show that 6.6% or 27 of the total 410 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 79.4%, comprising of 27 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lyons
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children7 (20.6%)27 (79.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total383 (93.4%)27 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lyons

According to the poverty data in Lyons, 10.0% or 4 single-father households and 63.4% or 277 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (26.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 128 households (71.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lyons
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)104 (60.5%)
1 or 2 Children4 (26.7%)128 (71.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)45 (52.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (10.0%)277 (63.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lyons

The poverty data for Lyons shows that 27 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 281 of the single-parent households (58.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (79.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 132 household (68.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lyons
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)104 (52.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)132 (68.0%)
3 or 4 Children27 (79.4%)45 (52.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (6.6%)281 (58.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Lyons

Employment by Class of Employer in Lyons

Among the 1,453 employed individuals in Lyons, private company employees (848 | 58.4%), state government employees (162 | 11.2%), and local government employees (156 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lyons
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees84858.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)563.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)876.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations714.9%
Local Government Employees15610.7%
State Government Employees16211.2%
Federal Government Employees735.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,453100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lyons

According to the labor force statistics for Lyons, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,325), 46.0% or 1,530 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 76 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 94.1% or 256 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 47.2% or 58 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lyons
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years256 (94.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years283 (91.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years168 (64.9%)7 (4.2%)
35 to 44 Years123 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years316 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years180 (57.5%)10 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years123 (46.2%)58 (47.2%)
65 to 74 Years64 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,530 (46.0%)76 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lyons

According to labor force statistics for Lyons, 57.1% of individuals (1,192) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,088) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 75 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 76.7% or 447 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.5% or 65 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lyons
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School179 (40.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma489 (51.3%)19 (2.0%)
College / Associate Degree447 (76.7%)85 (14.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher78 (72.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,192 (57.1%)132 (6.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lyons

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lyons are Community & Social Service (166 | 11.6%), Education Instruction & Library (166 | 11.6%), Management (27 | 1.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (25 | 1.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (25 | 1.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lyons

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lyons, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (89.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lyons
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Business & Financial7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 18 (10.8%)148 (89.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18 (10.8%)148 (89.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)50 (21.0%)188 (79.0%)
Total (Overall)741 (51.8%)690 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lyons are Personal Care & Service (137 | 9.6%), Security & Protection (76 | 5.3%), Law Enforcement (76 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (29 | 2.0%), and Healthcare Support (4 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Lyons

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Lyons
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (37.9%)18 (62.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)137 (100.0%)
Total (Category)11 (4.5%)235 (95.5%)
Total (Overall)741 (51.8%)690 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lyons are Office & Administration (219 | 15.3%), and Sales & Related (37 | 2.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lyons

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lyons
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11 (29.7%)26 (70.3%)
Office & Administration99 (45.2%)120 (54.8%)
Total (Category)110 (43.0%)146 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)741 (51.8%)690 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lyons are Construction & Extraction (185 | 12.9%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (96 | 6.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (21 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lyons

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lyons
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry79 (82.3%)17 (17.7%)
Construction & Extraction185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)285 (94.4%)17 (5.6%)
Total (Overall)741 (51.8%)690 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lyons are Material Moving (168 | 11.7%), Transportation (134 | 9.4%), and Production (87 | 6.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lyons

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lyons
OccupationMaleFemale
Production56 (64.4%)31 (35.6%)
Transportation122 (91.0%)12 (9.0%)
Material Moving107 (63.7%)61 (36.3%)
Total (Category)285 (73.3%)104 (26.7%)
Total (Overall)741 (51.8%)690 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lyons

Employment Industries in Lyons

The major employment industries in Lyons include Manufacturing (257 | 18.0%), Educational Services (241 | 16.8%), Retail Trade (217 | 15.2%), Public Administration (120 | 8.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (107 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Lyons

Employment Industries by Sex in Lyons

The Lyons industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lyons
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting90 (84.1%)17 (15.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing226 (87.9%)31 (12.1%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade130 (59.9%)87 (40.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing27 (35.1%)50 (64.9%)
Utilities81 (76.4%)25 (23.6%)
Information54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Educational Services6 (2.5%)235 (97.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
Total741 (51.8%)690 (48.2%)

Education in Lyons

School Enrollment in Lyons

The most common levels of schooling among the 660 students in Lyons are middle school (238 | 36.1%), elementary school (160 | 24.2%), and nursery / preschool (121 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Lyons
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool12118.3%
Kindergarten233.5%
Elementary School16024.2%
Middle School23836.1%
High School8913.5%
College / Undergraduate294.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total660100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lyons

Out of a total of 660 students who are enrolled in schools in Lyons, 228 (34.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 432 (65.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 72 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lyons
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds75 (66.4%)38 (33.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old94 (81.0%)22 (19.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds174 (55.6%)139 (44.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total432 (65.5%)228 (34.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lyons

Arts & humanities (130 | 40.1%), education (77 | 23.8%), liberal arts & history (44 | 13.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (17 | 5.2%), and science & technology (17 | 5.2%) are the most common fields of study among 324 individuals in Lyons who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lyons
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural175.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology113.4%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology175.2%
Business103.1%
Education7723.8%
Literature & Languages113.4%
Liberal Arts & History4413.6%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications72.2%
Arts & Humanities13040.1%
Total324100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lyons

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lyons

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lyons are males with 3 vehicles (404, accounting for 52.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (225, making up 58.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lyons
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)17 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle242 (31.7%)267 (38.7%)
2 Vehicles54 (7.1%)163 (23.6%)
3 Vehicles404 (52.9%)225 (32.6%)
4 Vehicles63 (8.3%)18 (2.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total763 (100.0%)690 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lyons

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lyons are 10 to 14 minutes (515 commuters, 36.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (201 commuters, 14.3%), and less than 5 minutes (179 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Lyons
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes17912.8%
5 to 9 Minutes14910.6%
10 to 14 Minutes51536.7%
15 to 19 Minutes181.3%
20 to 24 Minutes14910.6%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes20114.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes473.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1218.6%
60 to 89 Minutes251.8%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lyons

The most common commute times in Lyons are 10 to 14 minutes (373 commuters, 50.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (143 commuters, 21.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lyons
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes53 (7.1%)126 (19.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes6 (0.8%)143 (21.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes373 (50.3%)142 (21.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes11 (1.5%)7 (1.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes128 (17.3%)21 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes59 (8.0%)142 (21.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes47 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes39 (5.3%)82 (12.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes25 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lyons

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lyons are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (399, 53.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (157, 23.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lyons
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM64 (8.6%)44 (6.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)37 (5.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM76 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM66 (8.9%)130 (19.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM44 (5.9%)157 (23.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM399 (53.8%)105 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM54 (7.3%)41 (6.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)51 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM32 (4.3%)86 (13.0%)
Total741 (100.0%)663 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lyons

Occupancy by Ownership in Lyons

Of the total 1,737 dwellings in Lyons, owner-occupied units account for 1,007 (58.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 730 (42.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lyons
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,00758.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units73042.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,737100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lyons

Occupancy by Household Size in Lyons
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household79045.5%
2-Person Household45126.0%
3-Person Household22212.8%
4+ Person Household27415.8%
Total Housing Units1,737100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lyons

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lyons
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household529 (67.0%)261 (33.0%)
2-Person Household130 (28.8%)321 (71.2%)
3-Person Household187 (84.2%)35 (15.8%)
4+ Person Household161 (58.8%)113 (41.2%)
Total Housing Units1,007 (58.0%)730 (42.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lyons

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lyons
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School113 (46.1%)132 (53.9%)
High School Diploma330 (49.3%)339 (50.7%)
College/Associate Degree275 (54.0%)234 (46.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher289 (92.0%)25 (8.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lyons

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lyons
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27015.5%
35 to 44 Years29517.0%
45 to 54 Years1237.1%
55 to 64 Years45426.1%
65 to 74 Years21412.3%
75 to 84 Years26515.3%
85 Years and Over1166.7%
Total1,737100.0%

Housing Finances in Lyons

Median Income by Occupancy in Lyons

Median Income by Occupancy in Lyons
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,007 (58.0%)$41,904
Renter-Occupied730 (42.0%)$12,841
Average1,737 (100.0%)$29,037

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lyons

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lyons
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00022 (2.2%)113 (15.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)169 (23.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99990 (8.9%)121 (16.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99975 (7.4%)26 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99982 (8.1%)12 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99994 (9.3%)128 (17.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999168 (16.7%)29 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99985 (8.4%)66 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999226 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999165 (16.4%)40 (5.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)26 (3.6%)
Total1,007 (100.0%)730 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lyons

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lyons
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300117 (11.6%)62 (8.5%)
$300 to $499303 (30.1%)292 (40.0%)
$500 to $799127 (12.6%)149 (20.4%)
$800 to $999156 (15.5%)54 (7.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499174 (17.3%)121 (16.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999130 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,007 (100.0%)730 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lyons

Housing Structures in Lyons

Housing Structures in Lyons
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,09362.9%
Single Unit, Attached221.3%
2 Unit Apartments1146.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1126.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other39622.8%
Total1,737100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lyons

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lyons
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached786 (71.9%)307 (28.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)114 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)112 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other221 (55.8%)175 (44.2%)
Total1,007 (58.0%)730 (42.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lyons

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lyons
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room33 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms50 (5.0%)80 (11.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms289 (28.7%)399 (54.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms390 (38.7%)186 (25.5%)
8 or more Rooms245 (24.3%)65 (8.9%)
Total1,007 (100.0%)730 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lyons

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lyons
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas34 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas61 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity887 (88.1%)730 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels25 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,007 (100.0%)730 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lyons

Household Vehicle Usage in Lyons
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle85 (8.4%)213 (29.2%)
1 Vehicle453 (45.0%)400 (54.8%)
2 Vehicles258 (25.6%)76 (10.4%)
3 or more Vehicles211 (20.9%)41 (5.6%)
Total1,007 (100.0%)730 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lyons

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lyons

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units560447
Median Property Value$90,900$170,100
Median Household Income$35,733$0
Monthly Housing Costs$403$0
Real Estate Taxes$978$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lyons

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lyons
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000158 (28.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999173 (30.9%)110 (24.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999205 (36.6%)326 (72.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99924 (4.3%)11 (2.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total560 (100.0%)447 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lyons

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lyons
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999233 (41.6%)22 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (4.5%)14 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999161 (28.7%)69 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (6.1%)7 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99996 (17.1%)51 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (2.0%)130 (29.1%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)154 (34.4%)
Total560 (100.0%)447 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lyons

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lyons
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x227 (40.5%)86,163 (19,275.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x44 (7.9%)154 (34.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x151 (27.0%)144 (32.2%)
4.0x or more138 (24.6%)44 (9.8%)
Total560 (100.0%)447 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lyons

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lyons
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800198 (35.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499208 (37.1%)36 (8.1%)
$800 to $1,49947 (8.4%)256 (57.3%)
Total560 (100.0%)447 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lyons

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lyons

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lyons
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years471 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years480 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years197 (64.4%)109 (35.6%)
26 to 34 Years201 (39.1%)313 (60.9%)
35 to 44 Years421 (72.6%)159 (27.4%)
45 to 54 Years189 (53.8%)162 (46.2%)
55 to 64 Years426 (74.6%)145 (25.4%)
65 to 74 Years473 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older381 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,239 (78.5%)888 (21.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lyons

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lyons
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born471 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen480 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen197 (64.4%)109 (35.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lyons

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lyons
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,276 (89.4%)151 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999601 (71.9%)235 (28.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999323 (76.0%)102 (24.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999471 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over568 (58.7%)400 (41.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lyons

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lyons
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6342 (72.6%)161 (34.2%)
6 to 18 Years372 (77.5%)116 (24.2%)
19 to 25 Years52 (17.0%)145 (47.4%)
25 to 34 Years80 (15.6%)146 (28.4%)
35 to 44 Years380 (65.5%)70 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years20 (5.7%)169 (48.1%)
55 to 64 Years177 (31.0%)292 (51.1%)
65 to 74 Years473 (100.0%)195 (41.2%)
75 Years and over381 (100.0%)275 (72.2%)
Total2,277 (55.2%)1,569 (38.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lyons

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lyons
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years125 (44.5%)58 (25.2%)
18 to 34 Years57 (13.4%)19 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years121 (20.1%)328 (36.4%)
65 to 74 Years25 (12.2%)131 (48.9%)
75 Years and over21 (8.6%)116 (84.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lyons

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lyons: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)79 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (8.6%)36 (26.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lyons: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years20 (3.3%)79 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lyons: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years89 (31.7%)58 (25.2%)
18 to 34 Years57 (13.4%)12 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)102 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)40 (14.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)30 (21.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lyons: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years36 (12.8%)58 (25.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (1.8%)328 (36.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)124 (46.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)36 (26.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lyons: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)76 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (34.1%)

Technology Access in Lyons

Computing Device Access in Lyons

Computing Device Access in Lyons
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,03059.3%
Smartphone1,34677.5%
Tablet94754.5%
No Computing Device32118.5%
Total1,737100.0%

Internet Access in Lyons

Internet Access in Lyons
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home81146.7%
Cellular Data Only28316.3%
Satellite Internet22012.7%
No Internet51329.5%
Total1,737100.0%

Lyons Summary

Lyons is a city located in Toombs County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,430 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Toombs County.

History

The area that is now Lyons was first settled in the early 1800s. The city was founded in 1854 and named after a local family. The city was incorporated in 1856.
During the Civil War, Lyons was a major supply center for the Confederate Army. The city was the site of a major battle in 1864, when Union forces under General William T. Sherman attacked the city. The city was burned to the ground during the battle, but was quickly rebuilt after the war.
In the late 19th century, Lyons became a major center for the production of cotton and tobacco. The city was also home to several large sawmills and lumber companies.

Geography

Lyons is located at 32°14'25" North, 82°20'17" West (32.240278, -82.338333). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), of which 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.

Economy

The economy of Lyons is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including poultry farms, cotton farms, and tobacco farms. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics factory.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,430 people, 2,093 households, and 1,395 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,053.3 people per square mile (406.9/km2). There were 2,310 housing units at an average density of 447.2 per square mile (172.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.45% White, 40.45% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.
There were 2,093 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $31,964. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,845. About 19.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 20.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lyons?
Total Population of Lyons is 4,219.
What is the Total Male Population of Lyons?
Total Male Population of Lyons is 2,031.
What is the Total Female Population of Lyons?
Total Female Population of Lyons is 2,188.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lyons?
There are 92.82 Males per 100 Females in Lyons.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lyons?
There are 107.73 Females per 100 Males in Lyons.
What is the Median Population Age in Lyons?
Median Population Age in Lyons is 39.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lyons
Average Family Size in Lyons is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lyons
Average Household Size in Lyons is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lyons?
Per Capita income in Lyons is $20,685.
What is the Median Family Income in Lyons?
Median Family Income in Lyons is $35,883.
What is the Median Household income in Lyons?
Median Household Income in Lyons is $29,037.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lyons?
Income or Wage Gap in Lyons is 36.9%.
Women in Lyons earn 63.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lyons?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lyons is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lyons?
There are 1,530 People in the Labor Forcein in Lyons.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lyons?
46.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Lyons.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lyons?
Unemployment Rate in Lyons is 5.0%.