Lyons, IL Demographics

A map of Lyons's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	5,205	5,388	50.3%	49.8%
White	4,654	4,458	45.0%	41.2%
Asian	237	179	2.3%	1.7%
Black	154	464	1.5%	4.3%
Multiracial	89	269	0.9%	2.5%
Native American/Other	0	59	0.0%	0.5%

Lyons, Illinois has an estimated population of 10,339, a decrease from the 10,817 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% Hispanic, 45.0% White, 2.3% Asian, 1.5% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lyons, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lyons has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lyons, that probability was 57.9% in 2020 and 54.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lyons is ranked the 222nd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lyons was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lyons's White Population

4,654 residents of Lyons, or 45.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lyons is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Lyons ranks 1380th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Lyons's population has increased from 41.2% to 45.0%.

Lyons is more White than neighboring Summit (11.8% White). Lyons is less White than neighboring Riverside (70.3% White), McCook (51.1% White), Brookfield (70% White), and North Riverside (56.6% White).

Lyons's Black Population

154 residents of Lyons, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lyons is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Lyons ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.8%. Black residents' share of Lyons's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.5%.

Lyons is more Black than neighboring Riverside (0.7% Black), and McCook (0% Black). Lyons is less Black than neighboring Summit (3.5% Black), Brookfield (4.6% Black), and North Riverside (8.5% Black).

Lyons's Asian Population

237 residents of Lyons, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lyons is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Lyons ranks 276th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Asian residents' share of Lyons's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.3%.

Lyons is more Asian than neighboring Riverside (1.4% Asian), Brookfield (1.1% Asian), and North Riverside (1.7% Asian). Lyons is less Asian than neighboring Summit (3.8% Asian), and McCook (2.6% Asian).

Lyons's Hispanic Population

5,205 residents of Lyons, or 50.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lyons is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lyons ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lyons's population has increased from 49.8% to 50.3%.

Lyons is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (24.5% Hispanic), McCook (45.1% Hispanic), Brookfield (20.7% Hispanic), and North Riverside (31.5% Hispanic). Lyons is less Hispanic than neighboring Summit (80.3% Hispanic).

Lyons's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lyons, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lyons is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lyons ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lyons's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lyons is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (0.1% Native American/Other), Summit (0.2% Native American/Other), and North Riverside (0.2% Native American/Other).

Lyons's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Lyons, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lyons is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lyons ranks 1123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lyons's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.9%.

Lyons is more Multiracial than neighboring Summit (0.4% Multiracial). Lyons is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (3.1% Multiracial), McCook (1.1% Multiracial), Brookfield (3.5% Multiracial), and North Riverside (1.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.