Lyons, Georgia
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Lyons is a city located in Toombs County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,169. The city is the county seat of Toombs CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Lyons is located at 32°12'15" North, 82°19'22" West (32.204287, -82.322732)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.5 km² (7.5 mi²). 19.4 km² (7.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.53% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,169 people, 1,547 households, and 986 families residing in the city. The population density is 215.2/km² (557.1/mi²). There are 1,787 housing units at an average density of 92.2/km² (238.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 59.25% White, 32.38% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.22% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 15.06% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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Location of Lyons, Georgia
There are 1,547 households out of which 33.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% are married couples living together, 21.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% are non-families. 31.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.18.
In the city the population is spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $21,202, and the median income for a family is $26,044. Males have a median income of $22,254 versus $16,611 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,364. 37.1% of the population and 28.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 54.8% of those under the age of 18 and 20.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.