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The Town of Lyon had a population of 386 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Lyon ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Mississippi. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Lyon is located at latitude 34.2179 and longitude -90.542 in Coahoma County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Lyon encompass a land area of 0.47 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Coahoma County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Lyon has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Lyon is located within Supervisor District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Coahoma County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 386 (100%) |
| Population Density | 801 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 48 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $83,438 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,369 |
| Median Home Value | $151,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 185 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 113 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 60 (32.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12 (6.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 173 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 119 (68.8%) |
The table below compares Lyon to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 300 | 30th |
| Population Density | # 85 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 39 | 91st |
| Per Capita Income | # 50 | 89th |
| Diversity Index | # 146 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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