Lyons town is located in Wayne County New York. Lyons town has a 2024 population of 5,534. Lyons town is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,660 in 2020.
The average household income in Lyons town is $72,593 with a poverty rate of 18.69%. The median age in Lyons town is 41.3 years: 41.8 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lyons town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,742 | 83.88% |
| Two or more races | 390 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 375 | 6.63% |
| Other race | 106 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,075 | 2.57 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 947 | 3.29 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 795 | 1.37 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 241 | 3.61 | 19.9 | 80.1 |
| Male | 92 | 2.82 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 261 | 6.72% |
| Associates Degree | 522 | 13.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 378 | 9.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 163 | 4.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,477 | 38.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 308 | 7.93% |
| Some College | 777 | 19.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,240 | 2,916 | 475 |
| Black | 362 | 177 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 210 | 165 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 141 | 3 |
| Other Race | 60 | 38 | 24 |
| Native American | 20 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,315 | $0 | $55,862 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,354 | $96,447 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $42,372 | $41,939 | $46,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $69,022 | $67,736 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,278 | $47,823 | $40,968 |
| Some College | $38,266 | $48,241 | $28,429 |
$42,278
Average Earnings
$47,823
Average Male
$40,968
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.7% of Lyons town residents speak only English, while 12.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,437 | 688 | 15.51% |
| Multiple | 390 | 171 | 43.85% |
| Black | 340 | 96 | 28.24% |
| Hispanic | 411 | 42 | 10.22% |
| Native | 40 | 40 | 100% |
| Other | 103 | 12 | 11.65% |
18.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.18%
Male Poverty Rate
20.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lyons town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lyons town is Hispanic, with 10.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.3% |
| High School | 14.47% |
| Some College | 13.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.31% |
| Female Employed | 9.02% |
| Male Employed | 1.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,107 | $83,526 |
| Households | $63,281 | $72,593 |
| Married Families | $97,212 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,432 | $45,908 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
306
Number of Veterans
285
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 6.89% |
| Black | 31 | 8.27% |
| Other Race | 28 | 26.42% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 7.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.94%
Born in Lyons town
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
99.04% of Lyons town residents were born in the United States, with 85.94% having been born in New York. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,364 | -34 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 5,398 | -34 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 5,432 | -34 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 5,466 | -34 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 5,500 | -34 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 5,534 | -34 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 5,568 | -34 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 5,602 | -59 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 5,661 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 5,660 | 281 | 5.22% |
| 2019 | 5,379 | -48 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 5,427 | -20 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 5,447 | -40 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 5,487 | -28 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 5,515 | -34 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 5,549 | -19 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 5,568 | -62 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 5,630 | -22 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 5,652 | -29 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 5,681 | 0 | 0% |