Lyon, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lyon, Mississippi
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Location of Lyon, Mississippi
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 Lyon, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 614.11/sq mi (237.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38645
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-42960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406068 |
Lyon is a small town located in Coahoma County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 296 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Lyon's History
Lyon, Mississippi, got its name from a famous city in France called Lyon. It's a cool way to connect this small American town to a big European city!
Where is Lyon Located?
Lyon is found in the middle-eastern part of Coahoma County. The city of Clarksdale, which is the main city of the county, is right next to Lyon on its west and south sides.
The town of Lyon covers a total area of about 1.2 square kilometers (or 0.48 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Lyon?
The number of people living in Lyon has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 166 | — | |
| 1910 | 223 | 34.3% | |
| 1920 | 277 | 24.2% | |
| 1930 | 295 | 6.5% | |
| 1940 | 339 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 386 | 13.9% | |
| 1960 | 393 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 383 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 428 | 11.7% | |
| 1990 | 446 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 418 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 350 | −16.3% | |
| 2020 | 296 | −15.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the census showed that 296 people lived in Lyon. Most residents were White, and a smaller group were Black or African American. There were also a few people from other racial backgrounds and those who identified as being of mixed race.
Schools in Lyon
Students in Lyon attend schools that are part of the Coahoma County School District. The local schools include Lyon Elementary School for younger students and Coahoma County Junior-Senior High School for older kids.
Famous People from Lyon
Some interesting people have come from Lyon, Mississippi:
- Lacy Banks was a sportswriter who wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper.
- Lamar Fontaine was a brave soldier who fought in the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. He was also a surveyor, a poet, and an author.
- Son House was a well-known blues singer and guitarist.
- Charles Mitchell played professional football.
See also
In Spanish: Lyon (Misisipi) para niños
