Lyons, GA Demographics

A map of Lyons's Population by Race

Lyons, Georgia had a population of 4,239 in 2020. It was 47.4% White, 32.8% Black, 0.5% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lyons, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lyons is the 191st 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).

Lyons's White Population

2,011 residents of Lyons identify as White, or 47.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Lyons roughly similar to the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lyons is ranked #441 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is less White than neighboring Santa Claus (79.4% White), Vidalia (47.9% White), Ohoopee (86.2% White), Higgston (62.1% White), and Oak Park (74.2% White).

Lyons's Black Population

1,390 residents of Lyons identify as Black, or 32.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lyons roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lyons is ranked #271 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Black than neighboring Santa Claus (13.7% Black), Ohoopee (3.4% Black), Higgston (29% Black), and Oak Park (4.7% Black). Lyons is less Black than neighboring Vidalia (42.2% Black).

Lyons's Asian Population

22 residents of Lyons identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lyons roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lyons is ranked #366 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Asian than neighboring Santa Claus (0% Asian), Ohoopee (0% Asian), Higgston (0% Asian), and Oak Park (0.2% Asian). Lyons is less Asian than neighboring Vidalia (1.4% Asian).

Lyons's Hispanic Population

668 residents of Lyons identify as Hispanic, or 15.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lyons slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lyons is ranked #73 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Claus (3.9% Hispanic), Vidalia (5.5% Hispanic), Ohoopee (6.9% Hispanic), and Higgston (5.7% Hispanic). Lyons is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Park (16.8% Hispanic).

Lyons's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Lyons identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lyons roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lyons is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ohoopee (0% Native American/Other), and Higgston (0% Native American/Other). Lyons is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Claus (1.5% Native American/Other).

Lyons's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Lyons identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lyons roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Lyons is ranked #392 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Claus (1.5% Multiracial), and Vidalia (2.3% Multiracial). Lyons is less Multiracial than neighboring Ohoopee (3.4% Multiracial), Higgston (3.2% Multiracial), and Oak Park (3.5% Multiracial).

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