Lyons, IL Demographics

A map of Lyons's Population by Race

Lyons, Illinois had a population of 10,817 in 2020. It was 41.2% White, 4.3% Black, 1.7% Asian, 49.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.5% 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 1,466 places in Illinois, Lyons is the 215th 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

4,458 residents of Lyons identify as White, or 41.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Lyons less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Lyons is ranked #1380 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more White than neighboring Summit (16% White). Lyons is less White than neighboring Riverside (76.1% White), McCook (56.6% White), Brookfield (65.7% White), and North Riverside (51.3% White).

Lyons's Black Population

464 residents of Lyons identify as Black, or 4.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lyons slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Lyons is ranked #231 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Black than neighboring Riverside (1.7% Black), McCook (0% Black), and Brookfield (3.1% Black). Lyons is less Black than neighboring Summit (7.6% Black), and North Riverside (6.9% Black).

Lyons's Asian Population

179 residents of Lyons identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lyons roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Lyons is ranked #266 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Asian than neighboring McCook (1.2% Asian). Lyons is less Asian than neighboring Riverside (2.2% Asian), Summit (2% Asian), Brookfield (1.8% Asian), and North Riverside (2.9% Asian).

Lyons's Hispanic Population

5,388 residents of Lyons identify as Hispanic, or 49.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lyons considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Lyons is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (16.3% Hispanic), McCook (36.5% Hispanic), Brookfield (25.8% Hispanic), and North Riverside (36.2% Hispanic). Lyons is less Hispanic than neighboring Summit (72.8% Hispanic).

Lyons's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Lyons identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lyons roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Lyons is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookfield (0.4% Native American/Other). Lyons is less Native American/Other than neighboring McCook (1.2% Native American/Other).

Lyons's Multiracial Population

269 residents of Lyons identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lyons roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Lyons is ranked #1102 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lyons is more Multiracial than neighboring Summit (1% Multiracial), and North Riverside (2.1% Multiracial). Lyons is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (3.2% Multiracial), McCook (4.4% Multiracial), and Brookfield (3.3% Multiracial).

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