Lyme, New York Demographics

The total population of Lyme town is estimated to be 2,015 with 926 males (45.96%) and 1,089 females (54.04%). There are 163 more females than males in Lyme town.
The median household income in Lyme town was $74,042 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 8,256(12.55%) from $65,786 in 2020. This income is 99.24% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Lyme town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $98,746. Overall, the median household income for the town of Lyme town stands at $74,042.
In Lyme town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $50,713 for males and $31,259 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $76,391 for males and $43,236 for females.
In Lyme town, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $147,950, while White households have a median household income of $73,907.
In 2022, the population of Lyme town was 2,276, a 0.96% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lyme town's population was 2,298, an increase of 0.39% compared to a population of 2,289 in 2020.
The median age in Lyme, New York is 47.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 21.85% were under the age of 15, 12.56% aged 15 to 29, 39.00% aged 30 to 64, 25.78% aged 65 to 84, and 0.82% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Lyme town population: 91.42% are White, 3.27% are Black or African American, 0.51% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.66% are Asian and 4.13% are multiracial.