What is the population of Lyons, Georgia?

Lyons has a population of approximately 4,219 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Lyons, Georgia located?

Lyons is located in Georgia, United States, at approximate coordinates 32.2049°, -82.3212°.

What is the median household income in Lyons?

The median household income in Lyons is approximately $42,059 based on the most recent open data.

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Lyons

Total population

4,219

Median home value

$122,000

13.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$42,059

Lyons$42k

National$74k

Founded

1890

Elevation73 m

Land area21.7 km²

Weather82°F · Sunny

Coordinates32.20°, -82.32°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1890

Elevation

73 m

Area

21.7 km²

Official website

www.lyonsga.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Lyons is a city in and the county seat of Toombs County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,239 in 2020.

History & geography

History

Lyons was founded as a depot on the Central of Georgia Railway. The community was named after Mr. Lyons, a railroad official. It was incorporated on December 9, 1897. In 1905, Lyons was designated seat of the newly formed Toombs County.

Geography

Lyons is located at (32.204287, -82.322732). The city is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 1 and 280. U.S. 1 runs north–south through the center of town, leading north 12 mi (19 km) to Oak Park just south of its junction with Interstate 16 and south 31 mi (50 km) to Baxley. U.S. 280 runs east–west through the city as West Liberty Avenue, leading southeast 15 mi (24 km) to Reidsville and west 6 mi (10 km) to Vidalia. Other highways that run through the city include Georgia State Routes 152, 178, and 292. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (0.53%) is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

32.5

Median home value

$122,000

Housing units

2,021

Poverty rate

33.5%

Unemployment

2.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

48.9%

Black

36%

Asian

0.4%

Hispanic

11.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

32.2049

Longitude

-82.3212

Water area

0.20 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

82°F

Sunny

Tonight

57°F

Mostly Clear

Sunday

87°F

Sunny

Sunday Night

55°F

Mostly Clear

Monday

88°F

Sunny

Monday Night

59°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Lyons, GA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

39.3%

Diabetes

14.6%

Adult obesity

42.5%

Binge drinking

13.8%

Adult smoking

19.1%

No leisure activity

34.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

3,161

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
144
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
116
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
109
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
76
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
65
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
65
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
65
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
61

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Toombs County High School
High · Lyons · 853 students · 15.2:1 ratio
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
High · Vidalia · 732 students · 14.1:1 ratio
Toombs County Middle School
Middle · Lyons · 670 students · 14:1 ratio
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Vidalia · 647 students · 14.7:1 ratio
Lyons Primary School
Elementary · Lyons · 557 students · 13.6:1 ratio
J. R. Trippe Middle School
Middle · Vidalia · 531 students · 14:1 ratio
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
Elementary · Vidalia · 456 students · 13.4:1 ratio
Lyons Upper Elementary
Elementary · Lyons · 437 students · 11.8:1 ratio