Lyons, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lyons, Pennsylvania had a total population of 466, the 1378th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $55,347, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Lyons Quick Facts
How Lyons Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 490 | 466 | -4.9% |
| Median household income | $53,750 | $55,347 | +3.0% |
| Median home value | $170,200 | $179,800 | +5.6% |
How Lyons Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lyons Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Berks County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 95,242 | $44,091 | 28.7% | $121,300 |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | $93,203 | 7.3% | $339,900 |
| Blandon | 7,357 | $109,417 | 5.2% | $290,700 |
| Shillington | 5,492 | $79,922 | 16.7% | $203,500 |
| Pennside | 5,407 | $77,192 | 6.1% | $207,600 |
| Whitfield | 5,226 | $126,740 | 6.1% | $311,700 |
| Birdsboro | 5,116 | $86,290 | 18.1% | $224,000 |
| Lorane | 4,601 | $84,293 | 6.5% | $259,900 |
| Reiffton | 4,575 | $128,750 | 3.9% | $318,500 |
| West Reading | 4,562 | $65,885 | 14.8% | $173,100 |
Cities Similar to Lyons
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side | 457 | N/A | $125,000 | 11.5% | 50.1% |
| West Wilmerding | 475 | $55,000 | $126,000 | 39.1% | 15.8% |
| Laurel Run | 469 | $58,542 | $58,000 | 14.7% | 32.8% |
| Rouseville | 460 | $58,382 | $62,500 | 13.1% | 24.1% |
| Hickory Hills | 480 | $56,477 | $188,300 | 10.5% | 12.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 466, Lyons's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lyons is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Berks County. The total population is 466. It ranks as the 1378th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lyons is 50.6 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lyons is $55,347. This is 29% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lyons, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $179,800. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Lyons has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.
Education
9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lyons, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lyons, Pennsylvania?
Lyons, Pennsylvania has a population of 466 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lyons, PA?
The median household income in Lyons is $55,347, which is 31% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lyons, PA?
The poverty rate in Lyons is 10.5%. This means approximately 49 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lyons, Pennsylvania?
Lyons's population is 88.2% White, 0.2% Black, 8.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lyons, PA?
The median home value in Lyons is $179,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.
How educated is Lyons, Pennsylvania?
9.5% of adults (25+) in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.