Demographics & People — Lyons, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,444 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,600 |
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| Median Age | 48.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,721 |
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| Family Households | 1,307 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.9 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4793 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,873 |
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| Black or African American | 289 |
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| Asian | 1,084 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 365 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,235 |
| Irish | 1,188 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,164 |
| German | 665 |
| Italian | 612 |
| Polish | 444 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 408 |
| English | 302 |
| Dutch | 196 |
| French (except Basque) | 196 |
Language
| English Only | 3,855 |
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| Spanish | 228 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,309 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 373 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,234 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 30.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lyons, New Jersey.
