Lyons
Town in Boulder County, Colorado
Lyons is a town in Boulder County, Colorado, with 2,209 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,371 ft (1,637 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Altona, 7.1 miles S.
- 2,209residents (2020 Census)
- 5,371 ftelevation · 1,637 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 1,609 / sq mipopulation density
- 80503ZIP code
About Lyons
Lyons is a Statutory Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 2,209 at the 2020 United States census, up from 2,033 at the 2010 United States census. Lyons is located at the confluence of North St. Vrain Creek and South St. Vrain Creek, 20 miles (32 km) east of Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to its location at the intersection of State Highway 7 and U.S. Highway 36, both of which lead to the national park, it is sometimes referred to as "The Double Gateway to the Rockies".
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Living in Lyons
- Median household income
- $122,837
- Median home value
- $845,400
- Median rent
- $1,981/mo
- Median age
- 46.4
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Lyons had 2,209 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,209 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,609 per sq mi (621 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lyons at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Boulder County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,209 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.37 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,371 ft (1,637 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2231° N, 105.2687° W |
| ZIP code | 80503 |
| Official website | townoflyons.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0847070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lyons
- Altona7.1 mi S
- Jamestown9.6 mi SW
- Longmont9.6 mi SE
- Lazy Acres10.1 mi S
- Niwot10.6 mi SE
- Glendale10.9 mi SW
- Bar-K Ranch11.6 mi SW
- Gunbarrel12.1 mi SE
- Sunshine12.2 mi SW
- Pine Brook Hill12.9 mi S
- Allenspark13.2 mi W
- Valmont13.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Lyons
What county is Lyons in?
Lyons is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the population of Lyons, CO?
2,209 people lived in Lyons at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lyons, CO?
The ZIP code of Lyons is 80503.
What is the elevation of Lyons?
5,371 feet (1,637 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lyons?
Altona (7.1 mi), Jamestown (9.6 mi), Longmont (9.6 mi), Lazy Acres (10.1 mi), Niwot (10.6 mi).
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