Lyons, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lyons, Indiana
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Downtown Lyons
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Location of Lyons in Greene County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
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| • Total | 625 |
| • Density | 774.47/sq mi (299.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47443
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-45504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396731 |
Lyons is a small town located in Greene County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of the larger Bloomington area. In 2020, the town had a population of 625 people.
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The Story of Lyons
Lyons got its name from a county official named Squire Joe Lyons. The town's post office first opened its doors in 1870.
Where is Lyons?
Lyons is a small town covering about 0.81 square miles (2.09 square kilometers) of land. It is entirely land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
People of Lyons
The number of people living in Lyons has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 187 | — | |
| 1910 | 993 | — | |
| 1920 | 894 | −10.0% | |
| 1930 | 806 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 794 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 695 | −12.5% | |
| 1960 | 651 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 702 | 7.8% | |
| 1980 | 782 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 753 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 748 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 742 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 625 | −15.8% | |
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Lyons in 2010
In 2010, there were 742 people living in Lyons. These people made up 270 households and 175 families. The town had about 853 people per square mile (329 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Lyons were White (98.1%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 270 households in Lyons:
- About 31.5% had children under 18 living with them.
- Half of the households (50%) were married couples living together.
- About 10.7% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- About 4.1% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- About 35.2% were non-family households.
The average household had about 2.53 people, and the average family had about 3.04 people.
Age in Lyons
The average age of people in Lyons in 2010 was 43.3 years old.
- About 22.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 24.3% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly even number of males and females, with 49.2% male and 50.8% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Lyons (Indiana) para niños
