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Lyman, WY
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming.
Population
1,858
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,182
ZIP codes
0
Lyman and its ZIP codes
Lyman at a glance
- Lyman is about 197 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- It is the 38th most populous of 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- Households here earn a median of $101,190 a year, 33% more than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $288,500 (7% below Wyoming) and median rent is $1,150 a month.
Local data for Lyman, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyman, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,190
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$288,500
Median rent
$1,150/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.0%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (331), Mexican Americans (167), Swedish Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Uinta County. PPP loans are for Lyman.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,909
8,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,370
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $7,606 per person
How people get to work
Lyman, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled22.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyman, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
155
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 11°F
11.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyman, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Lyman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UrieCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Mountain ViewTown | 4 mi | 0.9 |
| Fort BridgerCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2 |
| CarterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| RobertsonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| LonetreeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 45.8 |
| GrangerTown | 25 mi | 2.6 |
| Little AmericaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.7 |
| McKinnonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyman, WY in?
- Lyman is in Uinta County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Lyman, WY?
- About 1,858 people live in Lyman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyman?
- Nearby places include Urie (2.1 mi), Mountain View (4 mi), Fort Bridger (5 mi), Carter (10 mi), Robertson (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023