Lyons is a CDP located in Somerset County New Jersey. Lyons has a 2024 population of 6,515. Lyons is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 22.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,331 in 2020.
The average household income in Lyons is $364,651 with a poverty rate of 2.36%. The median age in Lyons is 47.8 years: 48.2 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lyons was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,127 | 73.91% |
| Asian | 1,053 | 18.86% |
| Black or African American | 211 | 3.78% |
| Two or more races | 193 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,784 | 2.89 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Married | 1,329 | 3.34 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 375 | 0 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 80 | 4.36 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
95.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 2.4% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 4.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,386 | 36.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,261 | 32.87% |
| High School Graduate | 488 | 12.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 158 | 4.12% |
| Some College | 285 | 7.43% |
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 | 2,737 | 2,663 | 1,977 |
| Asian | 670 | 633 | 548 |
| Black | 203 | 164 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 200 | 100 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 56 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,643 | $189,194 | $56,787 |
| Graduate Degree | $167,163 | $231,250 | $97,279 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $117,012 | $189,806 | $63,625 |
| Some College | $107,396 | $0 | $0 |
$117,012
Average Earnings
$189,806
Average Male
$63,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.27% of Lyons residents speak only English, while 25.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,623 | 48 | 1.32% |
| Black | 106 | 34 | 32.08% |
| Asian | 1,053 | 33 | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 394 | 9 | 2.28% |
| Multiple | 193 | 1 | 0.52% |
2.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.73%
Male Poverty Rate
0.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lyons is Black, with 32.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lyons is Multiple, with 0.52% 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 3.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.74% |
| Some College | 0.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $436,062 |
| Households | $250,001 | $364,651 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $93,365 | $96,338 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
66.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
373
Number of Veterans
367
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 190 |
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 138 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 9.11% |
| Black | 74 | 35.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
46.83%
Born in Lyons
81.7%
Native Born
18.3%
Foreign Born
10.37%
Non Citizen
7.93%
Naturalized
81.7% of Lyons residents were born in the United States, with 46.83% having been born in New Jersey. 10.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,515 | 466 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 6,049 | 465 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 5,584 | 64 | 1.16% |
| 2021 | 5,520 | 189 | 3.55% |
| 2020 | 5,331 | 0 | 0% |