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Lyman, MS
Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Population
2,298
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
296
ZIP codes
0
Lyman and its ZIP codes
Lyman at a glance
- Lyman is about 4.7 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,455, 34% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,900 (27% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,358 a month.
Local data for Lyman, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyman, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,455
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$215,900
Median rent
$1,358/mo
Homeownership
90.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (220), Irish Americans (200), French Americans (145).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Lyman.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,773
90,122 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,986
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $9,376 per person
How people get to work
Lyman, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyman, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,601
14.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 42°F
62.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyman, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Lyman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GulfportCity | 6.8 mi | 55.6 |
| SaucierCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Long BeachCity | 9.9 mi | 10.2 |
| BiloxiCity | 11 mi | 42.9 |
| DeLisleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| Pass ChristianCity | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| D'IbervilleCity | 15 mi | 10.6 |
| Henderson PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| DiamondheadCity | 16 mi | 10.1 |
| LatimerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 16.3 |
| St. MartinCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| KilnCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13.2 |
| Bay St. LouisCity | 19 mi | 14.7 |
| Gulf HillsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.7 |
| WavelandCity | 20 mi | 8.5 |
| Ocean SpringsCity | 22 mi | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyman, MS in?
- Lyman is in Harrison County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Lyman, MS?
- About 2,298 people live in Lyman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyman?
- Nearby places include Gulfport (6.8 mi), Saucier (8.7 mi), Long Beach (9.9 mi), Biloxi (11 mi), DeLisle (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023