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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lyon County

Iowa · 11,763 residents · 587.609 sq mi
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Lyon County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,878. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $68,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,763
−2%since 1990
from 11,952 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+9%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Lyon County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,878
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,676 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,081
+63%since 1990
from $9,871 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
18.2% rent
1.9
+33%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(11,892)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(9)
Asian0.4%(48)
Diversity Score1.4%(172)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(11,637)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(42)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score1.4%(168)
1
−1%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−59%since 1990
from 32.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyon County, Iowa?

Lyon County, Iowa has about 11,763 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lyon County, Iowa?

The typical household in Lyon County, Iowa earns about $36,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyon County, Iowa expensive?

In Lyon County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Lyon County, Iowa?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lyon County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyon County, Iowa?

About 7.0% of people in Lyon County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyon County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyon County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 189 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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