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Lyons, GA


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Lyons, Georgia

Lyons, Georgia is 72 miles W of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 135 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. It is in Toombs county. The population of the city is 4,169.

The People and Families of Lyons

In Lyons, about 38% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Lyons. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Approximately 41% of Lyons is non-white. Lyons is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyons had a median family income of $26,044.

Political Inclinations

Among Lyons political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Lyons Housing

Of the housing in Lyons, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Georgia standards.

Commuting

In Lyons, 94% of commuters drive to work. Lyons features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Lyons strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLyons Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Lyons Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Lyons Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Lyons Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lyons, GA

Comparing Lyons to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57

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