Lyons (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lyons, Wisconsin
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 Lyons (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Lyons (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 932 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53148
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1568851 |
Lyons is a small place in Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town, but the government counts its population.
Lyons is located in the larger area called the Town of Lyons. You can find it about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of Burlington. It has its own post office and a special ZIP code, which is 53148.
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About Lyons, Wisconsin
Lyons is a quiet community in the state of Wisconsin. It's part of Walworth County. The area is known for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county or town it's part of. Lyons is an example of this type of community.
What is a Census-Designated Place?
A census-designated place, or CDP, is an area that the government defines just for counting people. The United States Census Bureau uses these places to collect information about where people live. Lyons was first called a CDP during the 2020 census.
People Who Live Here
The number of people living in Lyons is counted by the government every ten years. This count is called a census. Knowing how many people live in a place helps us understand its size and needs.
In the year 2020, the census showed that 932 people lived in Lyons. This information helps us learn about the community's population.
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| 2020 | 932 | — | |
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