Lyons is a city located in Rice County Kansas. Lyons has a 2024 population of 3,465. It is also the county seat of Rice County. Lyons is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,596 in 2020.
The average household income in Lyons is $75,908 with a poverty rate of 9.69%. The median age in Lyons is 37.7 years: 36.7 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lyons was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,865 | 79.67% |
| Other race | 405 | 11.26% |
| Two or more races | 204 | 5.67% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,545 | 2.26 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 807 | 2.89 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 535 | 1.09 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Female | 172 | 2.67 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Male | 31 | 3.55 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 8.36% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 7.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 363 | 14.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 4.38% |
| High School Graduate | 731 | 29.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 4.46% |
| Some College | 775 | 31.15% |
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 | 1,849 | 1,735 | 368 |
| Hispanic | 447 | 247 | 64 |
| Other Race | 279 | 210 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 84 | 0 |
| Black | 57 | 57 | 40 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 70.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $22,483 | $26,969 | $21,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $215,536 | $56,364 |
| High School Graduate | $51,306 | $58,233 | $19,479 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,246 | $55,109 | $32,177 |
| Some College | $41,603 | $55,568 | $34,760 |
$42,246
Average Earnings
$55,109
Average Male
$32,177
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.22% of Lyons residents speak only English, while 10.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,543 | 222 | 8.73% |
| Hispanic | 690 | 71 | 10.29% |
| Multiple | 204 | 28 | 13.73% |
| Black | 74 | 17 | 22.97% |
9.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.64%
Male Poverty Rate
9.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lyons is Black, with 22.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lyons is White, with 8.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.27% |
| High School | 9.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.79% |
| Some College | 3.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.83% |
| Female Employed | 5.42% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,553 | $92,481 |
| Households | $60,938 | $75,908 |
| Married Families | $69,539 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,784 | $41,756 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
60.3%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
341
Number of Veterans
302
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 103 |
| Vietnam | 96 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 13.66% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 26.09% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 5.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
68.52%
Born in Lyons
94.05%
Native Born
5.95%
Foreign Born
2.61%
Non Citizen
3.34%
Naturalized
94.05% of Lyons residents were born in the United States, with 68.52% having been born in Kansas. 2.61% 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 | 3,302 | -32 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 3,334 | -33 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 3,367 | -33 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 3,400 | -32 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 3,432 | -33 | -0.95% |
| 2024 | 3,465 | -33 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 3,498 | -62 | -1.74% |
| 2022 | 3,560 | -29 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 3,589 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 3,596 | 101 | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 3,495 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 3,479 | -44 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 3,523 | -96 | -2.65% |
| 2016 | 3,619 | -61 | -1.66% |
| 2015 | 3,680 | -20 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 3,700 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 3,708 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 3,718 | -34 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 3,752 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 3,746 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,732 | 44 | 1.19% |
| 1990 | 3,688 | -464 | -11.18% |
| 1980 | 4,152 | -203 | -4.66% |
| 1970 | 4,355 | -237 | -5.16% |
| 1960 | 4,592 | 47 | 1.03% |
| 1950 | 4,545 | 48 | 1.07% |
| 1940 | 4,497 | 1,558 | 53.01% |
| 1930 | 2,939 | 423 | 16.81% |
| 1920 | 2,516 | -786 | -23.8% |