Lyons, KS Demographics

A map of Lyons's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,408	2,470	67.8%	68.4%
Hispanic	788	923	22.2%	25.6%
Multiracial	280	156	7.9%	4.3%
Black	71	32	2.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	6	24	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.2%

Lyons, Kansas has an estimated population of 3,553, a slight decrease from the 3,611 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.8% White, 22.2% Hispanic, 7.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Kansas 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 46.5% in 2020 and 48.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lyons is ranked the 80th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lyons's White Population

2,408 residents of Lyons, or 67.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lyons is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Lyons ranks 685th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Lyons's population has decreased from 68.4% to 67.8%.

Lyons is less White than neighboring Sterling (85.6% White), Chase (83.3% White), Alden (94.3% White), Geneseo (74.6% White), and Frederick (100% White).

Lyons's Black Population

71 residents of Lyons, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lyons is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lyons ranks 211th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Black population has grown by an estimated 121.9%. Black residents' share of Lyons's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.0%.

Lyons is more Black than neighboring Chase (1.4% Black), Alden (0% Black), Geneseo (0% Black), and Frederick (0% Black). Lyons is less Black than neighboring Sterling (3.6% Black).

Lyons's Asian Population

0 residents of Lyons, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lyons is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lyons ranks 319th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lyons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lyons is less Asian than neighboring Sterling (0.1% Asian).

Lyons's Hispanic Population

788 residents of Lyons, or 22.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lyons is higher than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Lyons ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lyons's population has decreased from 25.6% to 22.2%.

Lyons is more Hispanic than neighboring Sterling (7.3% Hispanic), Chase (8.4% Hispanic), Alden (0% Hispanic), Geneseo (7% Hispanic), and Frederick (0% Hispanic).

Lyons's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Lyons, or 0.2% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lyons ranks 386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lyons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Lyons is more Native American/Other than neighboring Frederick (0% Native American/Other). Lyons is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sterling (1% Native American/Other), Chase (3.3% Native American/Other), Alden (5.7% Native American/Other), and Geneseo (2.3% Native American/Other).

Lyons's Multiracial Population

280 residents of Lyons, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lyons is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lyons ranks 394th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lyons's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 79.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lyons's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.9%.

Lyons is more Multiracial than neighboring Sterling (2.5% Multiracial), Chase (3.7% Multiracial), Alden (0% Multiracial), and Frederick (0% Multiracial). Lyons is less Multiracial than neighboring Geneseo (16% 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.