Lyman, MS Demographics

A map of Lyman's Population by Race

Lyman, Mississippi had a population of 2,372 in 2020. It was 68.9% White, 17.0% Black, 1.7% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lyman, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lyman is the 105th most populous. 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).

Lyman's White Population

1,634 residents of Lyman identify as White, or 68.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Lyman larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lyman is ranked #145 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more White than neighboring Gulfport (47.1% White), DeLisle (54.1% White), and Pass Christian (61.9% White). Lyman is less White than neighboring Saucier (89% White), and Long Beach (76.6% White).

Lyman's Black Population

404 residents of Lyman identify as Black, or 17.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lyman less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lyman is ranked #302 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more Black than neighboring Saucier (0.8% Black), and Long Beach (9.1% Black). Lyman is less Black than neighboring Gulfport (38.8% Black), DeLisle (37.5% Black), and Pass Christian (25% Black).

Lyman's Asian Population

41 residents of Lyman identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lyman roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lyman is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more Asian than neighboring Gulfport (1.6% Asian), Saucier (0.4% Asian), and DeLisle (0.5% Asian). Lyman is less Asian than neighboring Long Beach (2.8% Asian), and Pass Christian (3.1% Asian).

Lyman's Hispanic Population

140 residents of Lyman identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lyman roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lyman is ranked #46 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more Hispanic than neighboring Saucier (3.2% Hispanic), Long Beach (5.1% Hispanic), DeLisle (2.7% Hispanic), and Pass Christian (4.4% Hispanic). Lyman is less Hispanic than neighboring Gulfport (6.9% Hispanic).

Lyman's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Lyman identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lyman roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lyman is ranked #44 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gulfport (0.9% Native American/Other), Saucier (0.8% Native American/Other), Long Beach (0.7% Native American/Other), and Pass Christian (0.8% Native American/Other). Lyman is less Native American/Other than neighboring DeLisle (1.1% Native American/Other).

Lyman's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Lyman identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lyman roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lyman is ranked #24 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more Multiracial than neighboring Gulfport (4.7% Multiracial), DeLisle (4% Multiracial), and Pass Christian (4.9% Multiracial). Lyman is less Multiracial than neighboring Saucier (5.8% Multiracial), and Long Beach (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.