Lyman Town, South Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2659 residents, 1137 households, and 771 families in the town. The population density was 654 people per square mile (252.51/km˛), making it the 188th most densely populated town in South Carolina. There were 1224 housing units at an average density of 300.7 per square mile (116.1/km˛). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.84 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males. The median age of the town's population was 38.5 years, The median age of males was 36.9 years, for females the median age was 40 years. The racial makeup of the town was 91.69% White, 6.09% Black or African American, 0.11% American Indian, 0.26% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.94% from two or more races and 0.9% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $38750, it is South Carolina's 95th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $47900, making it the 78th wealthiest town by median family income among the South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $19431, it is 80th wealthiest town by per capita income in South Carolina. The median income is $22965, The median income for males was $28430 versus $17878 for females.
In 2000, 588 pupils and students, of which 293 are male and 295 are female, 22.11% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 55 nursery or pri school, 24 kindergarten, 302 elementary school, 101 high school and 106 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2659 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2691 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2693 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2699 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2709 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2716 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2726 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2742 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2773 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2823 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2870 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| Elementary school | 174 | 128 | 302 |
| High school | 39 | 62 | 101 |
| College or graduate school | 31 | 75 | 106 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman town, South Carolina | $38750 | $47900 | $19431 |
| Spartanburg County, South Carolina | $37579 | $45349 | $18738 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |