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Lyons, GA
City in Toombs County, Georgia.
Population
4,219
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
501
ZIP codes
0
Lyons and its ZIP codes
Lyons at a glance
- Lyons is about 2.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,059 a year, 46% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,000 (60% below Georgia) and median rent is $628 a month.
Local data for Lyons, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyons, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,059
Poverty rate
33.5%
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$628/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (497), Mexican Americans (354), Italian Americans (211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Toombs County. PPP loans are for Lyons.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,665
11,971 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $5,964 per person
How people get to work
Lyons, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyons, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
204
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyons, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.9%
U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts
Cities near Lyons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa ClausCity | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| VidaliaCity | 5.4 mi | 17.9 |
| OhoopeeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| HiggstonTown | 8.8 mi | 3.1 |
| CobbtownCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Oak ParkTown | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| CollinsCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| AlstonTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| ReidsvilleCity | 14 mi | 7.6 |
| AileyCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| TarrytownTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| UvaldaCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Mount VernonCity | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| StillmoreCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| ManassasCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| NunezCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyons, GA in?
- Lyons is in Toombs County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Lyons, GA?
- About 4,219 people live in Lyons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyons?
- Nearby places include Santa Claus (2.9 mi), Vidalia (5.4 mi), Ohoopee (6 mi), Higgston (8.8 mi), Cobbtown (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023