Lyons, Oregon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lyons, Oregon
City
Location in Oregon
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Linn
Incorporated	1958
Area
• Total	0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2)
• Land	0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	633 ft (193 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,202
• Density	1,381.61/sq mi (533.73/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code	97358
Area code(s)	503
FIPS code	41-44300
GNIS feature ID	2410902

Lyons is a small city located in Linn County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,161 people lived there. It's interesting because Lyons is considered the 'center of population' for Oregon. This means if you imagine all the people in Oregon on a map, Lyons would be the balancing point!

A Look Back: History of Lyons

Lyons became an official city in 1958. In 2020, a large wildfire called the Santiam Fire affected the area. Some homes in Lyons were unfortunately damaged during this event.

Where is Lyons? Geography and Climate

Lyons is a small city in terms of size. It covers about 0.88 square miles (2.28 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit being water.

Understanding Lyons' Climate

Lyons has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are warm but not too hot, and they are usually dry. The average monthly temperatures don't go above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).

Who Lives in Lyons? Population Facts

The city's population has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in Lyons during different census counts:

Lyons in 2010: A Closer Look

In 2010, the census counted 1,161 people living in Lyons. These people lived in 444 households, and 332 of those were families. The city had about 1,334 people per square mile (515 people per square kilometer).

Most of the people in Lyons in 2010 were White (91.4%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 4.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Lyons in 2010 was 44.7 years old.

• About 21.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
• About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 21.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 34% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 15.7% were 65 years old or older.

The city had a fairly even split between genders, with 51.0% male and 49.0% female residents.

See also

In Spanish: Lyons (Oregón) para niños