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West Lyon Community School District
West Lyon Community School District is a unified school district in Iowa with a community population of 5,160. The median household income is $86,979 and the median age is 36.4.
5,160
Population
21
People / sq mi
$86,979
Median Income
36.4
Median Age
West Lyon Community School District covers 247 sq mi of land at 20.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$86,979
Median Household Income
$39,590
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$253,500
Median Home Value
$878
Median Rent
82.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.5%
High School+
20.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Lyon Community School District serves a community with a population of 5,160 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Iowa.
The median household income in West Lyon Community School District is $86,979, with a per capita income of $39,590. The poverty rate is 2.0%.
West Lyon Community School District is 94.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 69.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West Lyon Community School District, 95.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West Lyon Community School District is $253,500, with a median rent of $878. The homeownership rate is 82.4%.
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Data for West Lyon Community School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1931020).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.