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Lyman, WY


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Lyman, Wyoming

Lyman, Wyoming is 87 miles E of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 299 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It is in Uinta county. The population of the town is 1,938.

The People and Families of Lyman

In Lyman, about 67% of adults are married. Lyman, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Lyman.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyman had a median family income of $55,132. Lyman is one of the richer towns in Wyoming. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. Notably, Lyman is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Lyman Housing

Of the housing in Lyman, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Lyman, 82% of commuters drive to work. Lyman offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLyman Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lyman Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Lyman Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Lyman Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lyman People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lyman, WY

Comparing Lyman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity32
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work85
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime47
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