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Lyons, CO vs Lafayette, CO

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- Lafayette is 0% more densely populated than Lyons.
- People are 13.4% less likely to be married in Lafayette.
- The Median Age is 7.3 years younger in Lafayette.
 Lyons, COLafayette, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,307329,725,481
 Female Population49.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
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 Population - 20102,122  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,197285,036,114
 Population - 19901,227  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock23.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now67.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,216.393.4
 Land Area1.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lyons, COLafayette, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1411.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 343.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5421.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Lyons, COLafayette, COUnited States
 White91.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lyons, COLafayette, COUnited States
 Married Population58.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.5%50.2%
 Never Married22.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.9%10.8%
 Widowed2.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households875  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,81780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children49.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households325  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children1.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Lyons    5 Reviews
Francis · Longmont, CO
School
Over 4 years ago

My child attended LMSH from 6th grade through 8th grade.  During that time she was bullied so severely that it has caused severe trauma.  The bullying was  More

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Anne · Lyons, CO
Schools
Over 15 years ago

The teachers at both schools (elem and HS) are very good. Although I am disappointed in the district and where they spend their money. Recently the school added more  More

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Anne · Lyons, CO
Look elsewhere if you are looking for a friendly c
Over 15 years ago

Lyons has it's circles. It's not very tolerant of those who do not fit the majority  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews
Neil · Vancouver, WA
An okay area with access to much more
Over 4 years ago

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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tabby · Lafayette, CO
300 days of sunshine and outdoor lover's paradise
Over 14 years ago

can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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