Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lyons, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

896

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.4%649

Two or More

14.3%128

Hispanic/Latino

12.4%111

Black

0.7%6

Asian

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%43

High School Diploma

42.9%255

Some College (<1 yr)

11.3%67

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%68

Associate's Degree

6.7%40

Bachelor's Degree

6.6%39

Master's Degree

1.7%10

Professional Degree

1.2%7

Doctorate

0.3%2

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

9.8%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,500

Median Renti

$1,063

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.3%225

Renter-Occupied

22.7%66

Total Units

310

Homeownership

77.3%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.6%26

$50K–$100K

28.9%65

$100K–$150K

19.6%44

$150K–$200K

19.6%44

$200K–$300K

15.6%35

$300K–$500K

4.9%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%6

2000–2009

3.5%11

1990–1999

9%28

1980–1989

2.9%9

1970–1979

14.5%45

1960–1969

7.4%23

1950–1959

7.7%24

1940–1949

12.6%39

1939 or earlier

40.3%125

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.7%264

Wood

4.1%12

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%9

Electricity

2.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,603

Mean Household Incomei

$77,300

Per Capita Incomei

$27,112

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

14.6%

Labor Forcei

391

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%7

$10K–$15K

0.7%2

$15K–$20K

3.8%11

$20K–$25K

2.4%7

$25K–$30K

1.4%4

$30K–$35K

1.4%4

$35K–$40K

9.6%28

$40K–$45K

2.1%6

$45K–$50K

3.1%9

$50K–$60K

10.3%30

$60K–$75K

20.6%60

$75K–$100K

24.4%71

$100K–$125K

8.2%24

$125K–$150K

4.1%12

$150K–$200K

0.7%2

$200K+

4.8%14

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

525.8%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

332

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

334

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

34(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured