Lyons City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 3732 people in the city, organized into 1546 households, and 1032 families living in the city. The population density was 1732.5 people per square mile (668.92/km˛), it is the 98th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Kansas. There were 1738 housing units at an average density of 808.4 per square mile (312.12/km˛). The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 39 years, The median age of males and females living in Lyons City was 36.9 and 40.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 3402 White, 73 Black or African American, 28 American Indian, 12 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 73 from two or more races and 140 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32945, making its Kansas's 255th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $39639, it is 275th wealthiest city by median family income in Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $16206, it is 268th wealthiest city by per capita income in Kansas. The median income of city was $17882, Males had a median income of $26292 versus $12087 for females.
In 2000, 878 pupils and students, of which 417 are male and 461 are female, 23.53% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 67 nursery or pri school, 51 kindergarten, 402 elementary school, 284 high school and 74 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3732 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3732 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3716 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3658 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3610 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3573 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3570 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3522 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3452 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3399 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3399 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 33 | 34 | 67 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 32 | 51 |
| Elementary school | 185 | 217 | 402 |
| High school | 141 | 143 | 284 |
| College or graduate school | 39 | 35 | 74 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons city, Kansas | $32945 | $39639 | $16206 |
| Rice County, Kansas | $35671 | $40960 | $16064 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |