As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 5,682 people, 2,206 households, and 1,389 families residing in the town.

The racial makeup of the town was 87.1% White, 8.1% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races.

29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

3 and Towar–Ennis Farmhouse and Barn Complex are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

It was a double-chamber lock built in 1842, and had a lift of 10.12 feet (3.08 m) to the west.

[9] Lyons is part of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.

[10] Erie Canal Lock 28A is located just west of the bridge on Dry Dock Road, off N.Y. Route 31.

[11] The dry docks complex is adjacent to the lock, operated by the New York State Canal Corporation.