Lyons, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lyons, Illinois is 10,391 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 221st-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $64,209, the median home value is $243,500, and the median age is 41.9.
The population has declined 2.8% since 2010 (10,739 → 10,440).
10,391
Population
4708
People / sq mi
$64,209
Median Income
$243,500
Median Home Value
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Lyons covers 2.2 sq mi of land at 4708 people per square mile.
About Lyons, IL
Lyons is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 8.2% of the population. Lyons is a city in Illinois with a population of 10,391.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $64,209, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $243,500, with typical rent around $1,154.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.8%, below the national 35.0%. About 14.6% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Lyons village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lyons village had a population of 10,739 in 2010 and 10,440 in 2024, a -2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,805 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.19%.
10,440
Population (2024)
10,739
Population (2010)
10,805
Peak (2013)
-0.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,739 |
| 2011 | 10,770 |
| 2012 | 10,795 |
| 2013 | 10,805 |
| 2014 | 10,788 |
| 2015 | 10,732 |
| 2016 | 10,656 |
| 2017 | 10,563 |
| 2018 | 10,452 |
| 2019 | 10,372 |
| 2020 | 10,772 |
| 2021 | 10,571 |
| 2022 | 10,425 |
| 2023 | 10,382 |
| 2024 | 10,440 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,209
Median Household Income
$35,481
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$243,500
Median Home Value
$1,154
Median Rent
64.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
83.2%
High School+
16.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
7.5%
Drive Alone
62.8%
Public Transit
14.6%
Work From Home
28.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
8.2%
Foreign Born
54.1%
Non-English at Home
2.0%
Veterans
12.0%
With Disability
88.0%
Health Insurance
90.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.8% |
| Retail Trade | 14.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.6% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.6% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Public Administration | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lyons, Illinois has a population of 10,391 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 221st-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Lyons, Illinois is $64,209, with 6.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lyons, Illinois is $243,500, with median monthly rent at $1,154 and a homeownership rate of 64.7%.
The median age in Lyons, Illinois is 41.9 years. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
The population has declined 2.8% since 2010 (10,739 → 10,440).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.