Lyford is a city located in Willacy County Texas. Lyford has a 2024 population of 2,195. Lyford is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,243 in 2020.
The average household income in Lyford is $64,745 with a poverty rate of 18.27%. The median age in Lyford is 35.7 years: 33.9 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lyford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,303 | 60.52% |
| Two or more races | 686 | 31.86% |
| Other race | 164 | 7.62% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 573 | 3.75 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 272 | 4.64 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Non Family | 133 | 1.16 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Female | 117 | 4.46 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 51 | 4.12 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
4.51
Average Family Size
3.75
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 312 | 22.38% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 2.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 170 | 12.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 336 | 24.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 208 | 14.92% |
| Some College | 291 | 20.88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,316 | 806 | 177 |
| 2+ Races | 560 | 283 | 32 |
| Other Race | 102 | 75 | 12 |
| White | 78 | 68 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,531 | $0 | $75,363 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,750 | $26,977 | $8,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,796 | $31,795 | $31,800 |
| Overall | $30,704 | $32,340 | $22,500 |
| Some College | $21,775 | $74,375 | $20,725 |
$30,704
Average Earnings
$32,340
Average Male
$22,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.99% of Lyford residents speak only English, while 72.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 71.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,057 | 383 | 18.62% |
| Multiple | 686 | 90 | 13.12% |
| Other | 164 | 43 | 26.22% |
| White | 89 | 9 | 10.11% |
18.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.42%
Male Poverty Rate
20.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lyford is Other, with 26.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lyford is White, with 10.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.23% |
| Some College | 23.94% |
| High School | 21.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 12.65% |
| Male Employed | 3.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,000 | $73,247 |
| Households | $44,464 | $64,745 |
| Married Families | $68,571 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $35,920 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.0%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37 | 2.46% |
| White | 23 | 2.7% |
| Other Race | 16 | 11.76% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
81.89%
Born in Lyford
88.81%
Native Born
11.19%
Foreign Born
7.01%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
88.81% of Lyford residents were born in the United States, with 81.89% having been born in Texas. 7.01% 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 | 2,135 | -12 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 2,147 | -12 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 2,159 | -12 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 2,171 | -12 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 2,183 | -12 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 2,195 | -12 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 2,207 | -36 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 2,243 | -22 | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 2,265 | 22 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 2,243 | -279 | -11.06% |
| 2019 | 2,522 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,523 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 2,535 | -38 | -1.48% |
| 2016 | 2,573 | -15 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 2,588 | 8 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 2,580 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 2,592 | -32 | -1.22% |
| 2012 | 2,624 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 2,615 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 2,619 | 0 | 0% |