 The per capita income for the city was $14,826.About 15.0% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.Lytle was founded in 1882 by cattleman Captain Juan.T Lytle a Mexican  Lytle after a railroad station was established in the area, and was incorporated on October 27, 1951.