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Lyndon, KY


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Lyndon, Kentucky

Lyndon, Kentucky, in Jefferson county, is 8 miles E of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is in the Louisville area. There are 9,369 residents in Lyndon.

The People and Families of Lyndon

In Lyndon, about 45% of adults are married. In Lyndon, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyndon had a median family income of $52,013. Lyndon is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Lyndon is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Lyndon folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Lyndon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lyndon that were owner-occupied was 44%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Lyndon. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Lyndon, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lyndon Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lyndon Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lyndon Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lyndon College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lyndon Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lyndon, KY

Comparing Lyndon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents52

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