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Lyford, TX
City in Willacy County, Texas.
Population
2,054
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,173
ZIP codes
0
Lyford and its ZIP codes
Lyford at a glance
- Lyford is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,071 a year, 29% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,400 (79% below Texas) and median rent is $748 a month.
Local data for Lyford, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyford, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,071
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$59,400
Median rent
$748/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,886), Irish Americans (53), German Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Willacy County. PPP loans are for Lyford.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,004
4,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $5,705 per person
How people get to work
Lyford, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyford, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
459
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
588
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 48°F
25.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyford, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
36.8%
U.S. 11.1% +25.7 pts
Cities near Lyford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaymondvilleCity | 4 mi | 4.1 |
| Zapata RanchCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.4 |
| SebastianCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Ranchette EstatesCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| YznagaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 5.5 |
| LasaraCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| Tierra BonitaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| San PerlitaCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Santa RosaTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Monte AltoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| La VillaCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CombesTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| LasanaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Laguna SecaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| PrimeraTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyford, TX in?
- Lyford is in Willacy County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lyford, TX?
- About 2,054 people live in Lyford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyford?
- Nearby places include Raymondville (4 mi), Zapata Ranch (4.6 mi), Sebastian (4.9 mi), Ranchette Estates (5.1 mi), Los Angeles (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023