Lyman is a CDP located in Harrison County Mississippi. Lyman has a 2024 population of 1,467. Lyman is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually but its population has decreased by -36.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,303 in 2020.
The average household income in Lyman is $78,645 with a poverty rate of 28.2%. The median age in Lyman is 40.9 years: 42.6 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lyman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,165 | 80.9% |
| Black or African American | 264 | 18.33% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 0.69% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 575 | 2.5 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 254 | 1.28 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 231 | 3.16 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Female | 67 | 3.37 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Male | 23 | 6.74 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 4.12% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 8.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 163 | 14.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 6.14% |
| High School Graduate | 283 | 25.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.92% |
| Some College | 426 | 39.05% |
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 | 858 | 803 | 193 |
| Black | 200 | 200 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 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 white people with a rate of 22.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,696 | $58,287 | $44,281 |
| Some College | $45,417 | $53,859 | $0 |
$53,696
Average Earnings
$58,287
Average Male
$44,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.93% of Lyman residents speak only English, while 0.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,071 | 373 | 34.83% |
| Black | 263 | 22 | 8.37% |
| Multiple | 10 | 10 | 100% |
28.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.28%
Male Poverty Rate
21.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lyman is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lyman is Black, with 8.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 62.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76.36% |
| High School | 50.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.09% |
| Some College | 4.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 14.93% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,656 | $84,211 |
| Households | $61,563 | $78,645 |
| Married Families | $59,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,727 | $57,051 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 114 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 14.16% |
| Black | 47 | 23.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
12.5%
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
50.35%
Born in Lyman
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lyman residents were born in the United States, with 50.35% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,467 | 13 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 1,454 | 14 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 1,440 | -384 | -21.05% |
| 2021 | 1,824 | -479 | -20.8% |
| 2020 | 2,303 | -44 | -1.87% |
| 2019 | 2,347 | -58 | -2.41% |
| 2018 | 2,405 | -327 | -11.97% |
| 2017 | 2,732 | 311 | 12.85% |
| 2016 | 2,421 | 285 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 2,136 | -51 | -2.33% |
| 2014 | 2,187 | 7 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 2,180 | 344 | 18.74% |
| 2012 | 1,836 | -124 | -6.33% |
| 2011 | 1,960 | 683 | 53.48% |
| 2010 | 1,277 | 0 | 0% |