Lyman is a town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 2,135 at the 2020 census.[5]
Lyman, Wyoming | |
|---|---|
 Location of Lyman in Uinta County, Wyoming. | |
  Lyman, Wyoming Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 41°19′40″N 110°17′39″W / 41.32778°N 110.29417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,706 ft (2,044 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,135 |
• Estimate (2023)[3] | 2,189 |
| • Density | 1,331.19/sq mi (513.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 82937 |
| Area code | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-48675[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1609117[2] |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
editLyman is located at 41°19′40″N 110°17′39″W / 41.32778°N 110.29417°W (41.327817, -110.294111).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.71 square miles (4.43 km2), all land.[7]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 577 | — | |
| 1930 | 377 | −34.7% | |
| 1940 | 378 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 483 | 27.8% | |
| 1960 | 425 | −12.0% | |
| 1970 | 643 | 51.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,284 | 255.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,896 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,938 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,115 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,135 | 0.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,189 | [3] | 2.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
2010 census
editAs of the census[9] of 2010, there were 2,115 people, 744 households, and 566 families living in the town. The population density was 1,236.8 inhabitants per square mile (477.5/km2). There were 802 housing units at an average density of 469.0 units per square mile (181.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.
There were 744 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.31.
The median age in the town was 32.6 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,938 people, 640 households, and 504 families living in the town. The population density was 1,326.7 people per square mile (512.2 people/km2). There were 708 housing units at an average density of 484.7 units per square mile (187.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.30% White, 0.41% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.53% of the population.
There were 640 households, out of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.48.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 36.5% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,550, and the median income for a family was $55,132. Males had a median income of $51,042 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,966. About 5.7% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editChildren aged five years old and up attend Urie Elementary School (Grades K-4), and Lyman High School (Grades 9–12), once they have progressed through Lyman Intermediate School (Grades 5–8).
Lyman has a public library, a branch of the Uinta County Library System.[10]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lyman, Wyoming
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Lyman Town, Wyoming". US Census Bureau Quick Facts. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ^ "Wyoming Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
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