NW Mississippi News

Of the 400 people residing in Lyon, MS in 2019, the median age was 45, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Mississippi News.

The largest number of people were in the 55 to 64 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the 15 to 19 age bracket.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	26	6.5
5 to 9 years old	37	9.2
10 to 14 years old	19	4.8
15 to 19 years old	2	0.5
20 to 24 years old	32	8
25 to 34 years old	59	14.8
35 to 44 years old	28	7
45 to 54 years old	53	13.2
55 to 64 years old	86	21.5
65 to 74 years old	20	5
75 to 84 years old	14	3.5
85 and older years old	24	6

Source: US Census Bureau