Lyons, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Lyons is a city in Toombs County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 4,169 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
of Toombs County
.
Lyons is part of the Vidalia
Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19.4 km²), of which, 7.5 square miles (19.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.53%) is water.
of 2000, there were 4,169 people, 1,547 households, and 986 families residing in the city. The population density
was 557.1 people per square mile (215.2/km²). There were 1,787 housing units at an average density of 238.8 per square mile (92.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.06% of the population.
There were 1,547 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples
living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,202, and the median income for a family was $26,044. Males had a median income of $22,254 versus $16,611 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $12,364. About 28.6% of families and 37.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.8% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of three elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 177 full-time teachers and over 2,856 students.
Toombs County, Georgia
Toombs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on August 18, 1905. As of 2000, the population was 26,067. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 27,820. The county seat is Lyons....
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 4,169 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Toombs County
Toombs County, Georgia
Toombs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on August 18, 1905. As of 2000, the population was 26,067. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 27,820. The county seat is Lyons....
.
Lyons is part of the Vidalia
Vidalia, Georgia
Vidalia, is a city in Toombs and very slightly into Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,491. It is the largest city in Toombs, but is not the county seat...
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Vidalia micropolitan area
The Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Georgia, anchored by the city of Vidalia....
.
Geography
Lyons is located at 32°12′15"N 82°19′22"W (32.204287, -82.322732).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19.4 km²), of which, 7.5 square miles (19.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.53%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,169 people, 1,547 households, and 986 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 557.1 people per square mile (215.2/km²). There were 1,787 housing units at an average density of 238.8 per square mile (92.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 59.25% White, 32.38% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.22% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.06% of the population.
There were 1,547 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,202, and the median income for a family was $26,044. Males had a median income of $22,254 versus $16,611 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $12,364. About 28.6% of families and 37.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.8% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.
Toombs County School District
The Toombs County School DistrictToombs County School District
The Toombs County School District is a public school district in Toombs County, Georgia, USA, based in Lyons, Georgia. It serves the communities of Lyons, Santa Claus, and Vidalia, Georgia.-Schools:...
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of three elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 177 full-time teachers and over 2,856 students.
Notable Residents
(or former residents)- Nick EasonNick EasonNicholas Eason is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
(NFL player currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers) - Craig CampbellCraig CampbellCraig Campbell is a Canadian stand-up comedian, who now lives in Devon, England.He was the host of Ed's Late Night and From Wimps to Warriors...
(country music singer) - Travares TillmanTravares TillmanTravares Arastius Tillman is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
(professional football player) - Vince Faison (professional baseball player)
- Don CollinsDon Collins (baseball)Donald Edward Collins is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He played for the Atlanta Braves in 1977 and the Cleveland Indians in 1980.-External links:...
(former professional baseball player)