Lyon Town, Mississippi
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 418 people, 170 households, and 121 families living in the town. The population density was 897 people per square mile (346.33/kmē), giving it the 84th most densely populated town among the Mississippi. There were 177 housing units at an average density of 376.6 per square mile (145.41/kmē). The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3. In the town Age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. The median age of the town's population was 41 years, The median age of males and females living in Lyon Town was 40 and 42 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 311 White, 105 Black or African American, American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $34375, it is the 64th wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $56042, making it the 13th wealthiest town by median family income among the Mississippi. The per capita income for the town was $20646, making it the 22nd wealthiest town by per capita income among the Mississippi. The median income is $22250, Males had a median income of $31944 versus $18036 for females.
In 2000, 115 pupils and students, of which 46.09% are male and 53.91% are female, 27.51% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.61% nursery or pri school, 15.65% kindergarten, 36.52% elementary school, 27.83% high school and 17.39% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 418 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 418 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 417 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 412 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 406 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 397 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 389 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 382 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 377 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 370 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 368 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| Elementary school | 17 | 25 | 42 |
| High school | 10 | 22 | 32 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon town, Mississippi | $34375 | $56042 | $20646 |
| Coahoma County, Mississippi | $22338 | $26640 | $12558 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |