Lyons Switch, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Lyons Switch, Oklahoma
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Location within Adair County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Adair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.06 sq mi (33.82 km2) |
| • Land | 12.70 sq mi (32.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 518 |
| • Density | 40.77/sq mi (15.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-44775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408155 |
Lyons Switch is a small community in Adair County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. The population of Lyons Switch was 518 people in 2020.
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Discovering Lyons Switch's Location
Lyons Switch is located in the eastern part of Oklahoma. It is part of Adair County. The area covers about 33.82 square kilometers (13.06 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Land and Water Areas
The land area of Lyons Switch is about 32.90 square kilometers (12.70 square miles). The water area is much smaller, around 0.92 square kilometers (0.35 square miles). This water makes up about 3.80% of the total area.
Understanding the Population
The number of people living in Lyons Switch has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 288 people. By 2020, the population grew to 518 people.
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| 2020 | 518 | — | |
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Who Lives in Lyons Switch?
In 2000, there were 227 people living in Lyons Switch. About half of the people were White. A large number, about 42.73%, were Native American. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Age Groups in the Community
The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 27.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Lyons Switch was 40 years old.
How People Live and Work
In 2000, there were 90 households in Lyons Switch. A household is a group of people living together. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head with no husband present. The average household had about 2.52 people.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $26,458 per year. For families, the average income was $31,667. Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This included some young people and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Lyons Switch para niños
