Lyman is a cdp located in Harrison County, in the state of Mississippi (MS), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 8.0 square miles (21.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 95 ft. With a population of approximately 1,081 residents, Lyman offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 49.31% males and 50.69% females, and it has a population density of 135.80 people per square mile (52.43/km²). Lyman lies at a latitude of 30.5 and a longitude of -89.12, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (25.1%), followed by English (8.4%), German (10.2%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 39503.