Lyons, IL Demographics
What is the population of Lyons?
There are 10,391 residents in Lyons, with a median age of 41. Of this, 51.11% are males and 48.89% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.55% of the resident pool in Lyons, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.95%. Additionally, 12.5% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,507 people in Lyons currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 10,391 | -2.8% |
| Male Population | 5,311 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 5,080 | -6.5% |
Male Population 51.11%
Female Population 48.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | 3.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 7,746 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,346 | 4.7% |
| Not Citizen | 1,299 | -21.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.55%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.95%
Not Citizen 12.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 36 | 5.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 693 | -21.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 14 | N/A |
| Moved from Different State | 27 | 8.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,507 | -1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 6.74%
Moved from Same State 0.14%
Moved from Different State 0.26%
Same House as Last Year 92.51%
What are the employment statistics in Lyons?
White-collar workers make up 65.24% of the working population in Lyons, while blue-collar employees account for 34.76%. There are also 824 entrepreneurs in Lyons (7.91% of the workforce); 7,912 workers employed in private companies (75.93%); and 756 people working in governmental institutions (7.26%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,798 | 86.6% |
| Blue Collar | 3,622 | 109.5% |
White Collar 65.24%
Blue Collar 34.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 824 | 105.0% |
| Private Companies | 7,912 | 93.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 756 | 127.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 928 | 68.1% |
Self Employees 7.91%
Private Companies 75.93%
Governmental Workers 7.26%
Not for Profit Companies 8.91%
How many households are there in Lyons?
There are a total of 4,133 households in Lyons, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.26% of these Lyons households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.74%. Additionally, 26.95% of households have children and 73.05% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,133 | 2.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -24.2% |
| Family Households | 2,408 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,725 | 6.7% |
Family Households 58.26%
Non-Family Households 41.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,114 | -8.4% |
| Households without Children | 3,019 | 7.2% |
Households with Children 26.95%
Households without Children 73.05%
What are the median and average incomes in Lyons?
The average annual household income in Lyons is $86,983, while the median household income sits at $64,209 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $87,601, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $83,693. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $67,813 and $34,042, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $86,983 | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income | $64,209 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 934 | 18.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,343 | -4.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lyons?
There are 4,476 housing units in Lyons, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1958. Of the 4,133 occupied housing units in Lyons, 64.72% are owner-occupied, while 35.28% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $242,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,245 per month in Lyons.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,476 | 2.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1958 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,221 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 305 | -10.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 889 | 25.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 663 | -19.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 350 | -39.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 245 | -19.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 290 | 40.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 493 | 46.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6 | -75.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 14 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,133 | 2.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,675 | 3.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,458 | 1.7% |
Owner Occupied 64.72%
Renter Occupied 35.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,591 | -3.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,084 | 13.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $242,300 | 10.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $245,800 | 7.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,245 | 0.3% |
With Mortgage 59.48%
Without Mortgage 40.52%
What is the level of education in Lyons?
Approximately 37.96% of the population in Lyons holds a high school degree (that's 3,068 residents), while 28.42% have attained a college certificate (2,297 locals) and 10.95% have a bachelor's degree (885 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 589 | -1.3% |
| Some High School | 3,068 | -3.8% |
| Some College | 2,297 | -19.0% |
| Associate Degree | 821 | 1.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 885 | 17.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 423 | -4.5% |
No High School 7.29%
Some High School 37.96%
Some College 28.42%
Associate Degree 10.16%
Bachelor's Degree 10.95%
Graduate Degree 5.23%
What is the marital status of Lyons residents?
A total of 2,816 people in Lyons have never been married (which represents 34.13% of the total population), while 3,991 of them are wedded (48.38%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 325 (3.94%) and 642 (7.78%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,816 | -2.5% |
| Married | 3,991 | -3.5% |
| Separated | 325 | 115.2% |
| Widowed | 801 | 25.8% |
| Divorced | 642 | -8.0% |
Never Married 34.13%
Married 48.38%
Separated 3.94%
Widowed 9.71%
Divorced 7.78%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lyons?
The top three means of transportation people in Lyons use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 3,569 residents commute by car, 308 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 154 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,569 | -5.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 308 | 2.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 42 | N/A |
| Railroad | 18 | 80.0% |
| Motorcycle | 7 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 38 | 8.6% |
| Walk | 154 | 4.8% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.